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Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Areacodes ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.

Cookie consent preference

  • Name: areacodes-cookie-consent
  • Type: Cookie
  • Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/rejected)
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Essential: Yes - required to remember your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies

We currently do not use any non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) on our website. If we introduce these in the future, we will update this policy and only use them with your explicit consent.

Third-party services

Google Fonts

  • Service: Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com)
  • Purpose: Loading web fonts (Poppins) to display our website correctly
  • Cookies: Google Fonts may set cookies, though typically does not when fonts are loaded via our implementation
  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Essential: No - fonts enhance visual appearance but are not strictly necessary for website functionality

Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  1. Change your consent: Clear your browser cookies for our website and refresh the page. The cookie banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice.
  2. Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. However, blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website.
  3. Contact us: If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided in our Contact page.

Your rights

Under UK data protection laws (including PECR), you have the right to:

  • Be informed about cookies and similar technologies we use
  • Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Access information about what cookies are set on your device
  • Request that we stop using certain cookies

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

More information

For more information about cookies and how they are regulated, please visit:

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.