Cookies Policy

Last Updated: [1/6/2026]

1. Introduction

The Lobster Pots ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide essential functionality, improve user experience, analyse website performance, and support our marketing activities.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you may consent to the use of certain cookies in accordance with your preferences selected through our cookie consent banner.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies may be:

* Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
* Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
* First-Party Cookies – set by our website.
* Third-Party Cookies – set by external service providers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation and security of our website and cannot be switched off through our consent tool.

Examples include:

* Remembering cookie consent preferences.
* Website security and fraud prevention.
* Essential website functionality.

Legal basis: Legitimate Interest.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help us understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics cookies may collect information including:

* Pages visited.
* Time spent on pages.
* Website traffic sources.
* Device and browser information.
* General geographic location based on IP address.

We use this information to improve our website and services.

Legal basis: Consent.

Google may process certain data in accordance with its own privacy policies.

Marketing and Communications Cookies

Where applicable, cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our email marketing campaigns and website communications.

These cookies will only be used where you have provided the relevant consent.

Legal basis: Consent.

4. Mailing List Sign-Up

Our website includes a mailing list subscription form.

The information collected may include:

* First Name (required)
* Surname (required)
* Email Address (required)
* Telephone Number (optional)

Marketing communications will only be sent where you have actively consented by ticking the relevant marketing consent checkbox.

Providing your telephone number is entirely voluntary and is not required to subscribe.

We do not use pre-ticked boxes for marketing consent.

You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

* Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email; or
* Contacting us directly using the details below.

5. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous and aggregated information about website usage.

Google Analytics may collect:

* Approximate location data.
* Device information.
* Browser information.
* User interactions with website content.
* Traffic acquisition information.

Where required by law, Google Analytics cookies will only be placed on your device after you have given consent through our cookie banner.

For more information about how Google processes data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool.

Most web browsers also allow you to:

* View stored cookies.
* Delete cookies.
* Block cookies.
* Set preferences for specific websites.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

The Lobster Pots

Email: [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]
Telephone: [INSERT TELEPHONE NUMBER]
Address: [INSERT BUSINESS ADDRESS]

9. Further Information

For further information about cookies and your rights regarding personal data, you may visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.