Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how On the Rec Limited, trading as “Bertie’s” ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.bertiesontherec.com (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy].

1. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. Cookies enable the Site to recognise your device, remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Similar technologies such as pixels, local storage and SDKs are treated as “cookies” for the purposes of this Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Make the Site work – e.g. by enabling core features like page navigation and secure checkout.
Remember your preferences – such as language, region or cookie‑consent choices.
Analyse performance – to understand how visitors use the Site and improve functionality.
Personalise marketing – to show relevant promotions or adverts, where you have consented.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category - Purpose - Legal Basis - Examples
Strictly Necessary - Essential for the Site to function (cannot be turned off). - Legitimate interests / PECR Regulation 6(4). - basket_id, secure_session_id
Performance / Analytics - Collect anonymous statistics on how the Site is used. - Consent - _ga (Google Analytics), _gid
Functionality - Remember choices you make (e.g. region, font size). - Consent - locale_preference
Advertising / Targeting - Deliver personalised ads and measure effectiveness. - Consent - _fbp (Meta Pixel), fr

Note: Actual cookie names may change as we update our systems. A current list is maintained in our Cookie Preference Centre (see section 5).

4. Cookies Set by Third Parties

Some cookies are placed by third‑party services that appear on our pages (e.g. embedded maps or social‑sharing buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We have no control over these cookies. Examples include:

Google Maps
Instagram embedded posts
YouTube videos

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner will ask you to accept or manage non‑essential cookies. You can update your choices at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

If you disable certain cookies, parts of the Site may become unavailable or work less effectively.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored on your device.
Delete or block all cookies.
Block third‑party cookies.
Clear cookies when you close the browser.

Instructions vary by browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox). See your browser’s help section for details.

Opt‑Out of Analytics & Ads

Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on.
Meta (Facebook) Ads: adjust settings at facebook.com/ads/preferences.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser; or
Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or you delete them.

Our persistent cookies typically expire between 1 day and 2 years from the date they are set. Exact durations are shown in the Cookie Preference Centre.

7. Legal Basis

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR we:

Set strictly necessary cookies without consent because they are required for the Site to operate (Regulation 6(4)).
Obtain your consent for all other cookies via our cookie banner (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your settings (see section 5).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law or our business. Any updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified via the cookie banner. The “Last updated” date above indicates when the Policy was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: berties@on-the-rec.com
Post: Bertie’s, Claygate Pavilion, Dalmore Avenue, Claygate, Surrey, KT10 0HQ
Telephone: +44 (0) 782 783 8282

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