What cookies and local storage are
Cookies are small text records placed on a device by a website or related service. They can support core operation, remember choices, enable features or help measure use. Local storage is a browser facility that can retain information on a device without sending that value automatically with every web request. This site uses local storage to remember the choice made through the cookie banner.
Some storage is essential because it records a request made by the visitor or supports security and delivery. Optional storage requires an appropriate legal basis and, where required, consent. The banner separates essential, analytics and functional categories so visitors can accept, reject or adjust optional settings.
Storage categories
| Category | Purpose | Typical storage | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Records the cookie choice, supports security and delivers requested pages. | cookieChoice in local storage; security records may be handled by hosting infrastructure. | Required for the preference record and core operation. |
| Analytics | Would measure aggregated page use, navigation and technical performance where an analytics service is introduced. | Service-specific identifiers or consent-controlled browser records. | Enabled only after the visitor selects an option permitting analytics. |
| Functional | Remembers optional display or convenience choices beyond the essential consent record. | Preference values associated with the selected feature. | Enabled only when selected or when the visitor requests the related feature. |
How the preference banner works
“Accept All” records permission for optional categories. “Reject Non-Essential” records a rejection of optional categories. “Preferences” opens controls for separate analytics and functional choices. The selected value is saved locally so the banner does not need to reappear on every page.
The choice record does not contain your name or email address. Removing local site data from the browser will remove the saved selection, after which the banner may appear again. A materially changed consent request may also require a fresh choice.
Analytics configuration
The site’s consent design reserves analytics as an optional category rather than treating measurement as essential. Permission recorded in the banner does not itself identify a visitor or create an analytics profile. If a measurement service is configured, it must remain subject to the chosen category and this policy must identify its relevant storage, purposes, provider and retention arrangements before that processing applies.
Functional storage
Functional storage may be used for optional preferences that improve convenience but are not necessary to supply the page. Examples include remembering an elective interface setting. A requested feature may not retain its setting when functional storage is rejected, but the main editorial content remains available.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to inspect, block and delete cookies or site data. Controls are generally found under privacy, security, cookies or site permissions. You can also remove local storage for this domain. Blocking all storage may cause the banner to forget your choice and can affect security or preference functions.
Private-browsing modes usually remove local data when the private session closes, although behaviour varies by browser. Browser “do not track” signals do not have one universally agreed technical effect. We therefore use the visible preference controls as the primary way to record choices on this site.
Third-party content
If a page later includes a third-party feature, that provider may attempt to use its own cookies or storage. Optional third-party content should be controlled consistently with the relevant category. Following an ordinary link to another website takes you to that operator’s environment, where its own cookie policy applies.
Legal basis and retention
Essential storage is used to provide requested functions, maintain security and remember privacy instructions. Optional analytics and functional storage rely on consent where UK privacy rules require it. A consent choice remains until it is cleared, replaced or the storage is removed. Technical security records are retained only for an appropriate operational period or longer when needed to investigate an incident.
Questions and updates
Tinkerly Food Notes Ltd may revise this policy when browser features, service providers or legal requirements change. Questions about storage or consent choices may be sent to [email protected] or by post to 27 Bramble Fold, Alderwick, Leeds, LS12 4QJ, United Kingdom.