Last updated: 29 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BARKSON uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit barksons.com.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain preferences and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate, while others may be used for analytics and performance purposes.
2. How BARKSON uses cookies
BARKSON may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Make the website work correctly
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Measure website performance
- Identify pages that may need improvement
- Support website forms and other essential features
3. Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are required for the website to function correctly.
These cookies may support features such as website security, form functionality, cookie preferences and other essential website operations.
Because these cookies are necessary for the website to work, they do not normally require your consent.
4. Analytics cookies
BARKSON may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website.
Analytics information may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- How visitors move between pages
- Device and browser information
- Approximate location information
- General website usage and performance information
This information helps us understand how the website is being used and where improvements may be needed.
Where required, analytics cookies will only be placed on your device after you have given consent.
5. Google services
The website may use Google Site Kit to connect services such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console and PageSpeed Insights.
Some Google services may use cookies or process technical information when they are active.
Your use of Google services is also subject to Google’s own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Third-party services
The BARKSON website may include links or integrations with third-party services such as Google, WhatsApp and other external platforms.
When you visit or interact with an external service, that provider may use its own cookies or similar technologies.
BARKSON does not control cookies placed directly by third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information provided by those services.
7. Cookie consent
When you first visit the website, you may be shown a cookie consent notice allowing you to accept or manage non-essential cookies.
Necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the website to function properly.
Analytics and other non-essential cookies will only be used where appropriate consent has been provided.
8. Changing your cookie preferences
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on the website.
You can also control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
9. Managing cookies through your browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies.
The exact process depends on the browser and device you use. You can normally find these options within your browser’s privacy or security settings.
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including features that rely on essential cookies.
10. How long cookies remain on your device
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on the type of cookie.
Session cookies are normally removed when you close your browser. Other cookies may remain for a longer period so that preferences or analytics information can be retained.
Where third-party services are used, the duration of their cookies may be determined by the relevant provider.
11. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if the website, the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements change.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the BARKSON website, please contact:
BARKSON
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Email: info@barksons.com
Phone: 07367 291301