Last updated: 3 January 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences and improve how they work.
How we use cookies
Animal Care Tiree Ltd uses cookies to keep the website working properly and securely. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
Essential cookies (always active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. You cannot opt out of them.
WordPress session cookies
- What they do: Keep you logged in securely when managing your account
- How long they last: Until you close your browser
- Examples:
wordpress_[hash],wordpress_logged_in_[hash]
Security cookies
- What they do: Protect against malicious activity and verify form submissions
- How long they last: 24 hours to 1 year
- Examples:
PHPSESSID,wordpress_test_cookie
Future additions to this website
We plan to add these features soon. When we do, they will use additional cookies:
Online shop (WooCommerce)
- Shopping basket cookies to remember what you’ve selected
- Session cookies during checkout
Membership system (Stripe)
- Secure payment processing cookies (Stripe does not track you across other websites)
- Membership login cookies
When these features launch, we will update this policy and notify members by email.
What we don’t do
We do not use:
- Analytics or tracking cookies (we don’t track your browsing)
- Advertising cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Third-party data sharing cookies
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using parts of the website, particularly when we add the shop and membership features.
How to manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Information we collect through forms
When you fill in forms on our website (such as contact forms or future membership registration), we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Any information you provide in the form
- The date and time you submitted the form
This information is stored securely in Google Drive and used only to respond to your enquiry or manage your membership. We do not share it with third parties except as necessary to deliver the service you’ve requested (for example, Stripe for payment processing).
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Ask what information we hold about you
- Request correction of incorrect information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to how we use your information
- Request a copy of your information
Contact us
If you have questions about cookies or how we handle your information:
Email: info@animalcaretiree.co.uk
Website: animalcaretiree.co.uk
Company: Animal Care Tiree Ltd
Changes to this policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we add new features to the website. The “last updated” date at the top shows when we last changed it.
When we make significant changes (such as adding the online shop or membership system), we will notify registered users by email.