This Cookie Policy explains how The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website, www.crabandlobsterfishshack.co.uk. It sets out 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 downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, store some information about your preferences or past actions, and improve how the site works for you.
Cookies make your experience smoother and more tailored. For example, they can:
- Remember your preferences (such as your location or device type)
- Help you navigate pages more easily
- Track which pages you visit to help us improve the site
- Collect data (mostly anonymously) on how our site is used
Some cookies collect personal data; others only track aggregated, anonymous usage.
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
We use a combination of the following types of cookies on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for basic website functionality. They allow you to use features like navigation and access secure areas. Without them, the website won’t work properly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. We use them to understand which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site. These cookies do not collect personal information.
Example: We use Google Analytics to understand user activity and improve the website. This may include metrics like session duration, bounce rates, and pages visited.
Functionality Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences (e.g. language settings or screen layout), so you don’t have to reset them each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use these types of cookies. However, some third-party platforms (like booking and gift card providers) may use them according to their own policies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Monitor how our site is used (via Google Analytics)
- Improve the performance and usability of the website
- Help ensure our content is delivered effectively across devices and browsers
- Track opt-ins to our newsletter or marketing preferences (where applicable)
We do not use cookies to serve personalised advertising or to collect sensitive personal data.
Managing Cookies
You can choose whether or not to accept cookies:
- Most web browsers accept cookies automatically
- You can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies
- You can also delete existing cookies from your device
Please note: if you disable some cookies, parts of our site may not function properly.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org or https://www.allaboutcookies.org
User Agreement
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device in line with this Cookie Policy. If you choose not to accept certain cookies, your experience on the site may be limited or degraded.
Effective Date: 17 June 2025