Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 15 February 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Tartan Kipper Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent panel accessible via the footer of every page.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. They help websites function efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be classified as either session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted).

Cookie Categories

We divide cookies into three categories, each serving a distinct purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: Essential cookies are necessary for the core functionality of our website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure login, session management, and access to protected areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples:

  • session_id – maintains your browsing session
  • csrf_token – protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
  • cookie_consent_status – stores your cookie preferences

Consent Required: No. Essential cookies are activated automatically as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. You cannot disable these cookies through the cookie consent panel.

Retention Period: Session duration or up to 12 months for preference storage.

2. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about which pages are visited, how long users stay on each page, and which links are clicked. This data is used solely to improve website performance, user experience, and content relevance. All data collected is anonymised and aggregated.

Tools Used: Google Analytics 4

Examples:

  • _ga – distinguishes unique users
  • _ga_XXXXXXX – Google Analytics 4 property identifier
  • _gid – distinguishes users for 24 hours
  • _gat – throttles request rate

Consent Required: Yes. Analytics cookies are activated only after you have explicitly accepted them via the cookie consent banner or preferences panel.

Retention Period: Up to 14 months.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3. Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Marketing cookies are used to deliver personalised advertisements, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and enable remarketing to previous website visitors. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and platforms to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests.

Consent Required: Yes. Marketing and advertising cookies are activated only after you have explicitly accepted them via the cookie consent banner or preferences panel.

Retention Period: Up to 540 days (Google Ads default retention period).

Marketing Cookies — Detailed Disclosures

In compliance with advertising regulations and data protection law, we provide the following detailed disclosures regarding marketing and advertising cookies used on this website:

Third-Party Ad Serving

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website and other sites on the internet. This enables us to show relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website when they browse other websites within Google's advertising network.

Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners such as Google and Meta to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests across various websites and platforms. These partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity and deliver personalised advertisements.

Remarketing

We may use remarketing services to advertise to previous visitors of our website. After visiting our site, you may see our advertisements on other websites, apps, or platforms you visit. Remarketing cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements to users who have previously shown interest in our products or services.

YouTube and Display Network

Advertisements may appear across Google services including YouTube, Gmail, and the Google Display Network. These placements are managed through Google Ads and are subject to Google's advertising policies.

Tracking Technologies in Use

We use the following tracking technologies on this website:

  • Cookies (first-party and third-party)
  • Tracking pixels (Google Ads tag / gtag.js, Meta Pixel)
  • Device identifiers (browser fingerprint, IP address)
  • Conversion event tags

Advertising Measurement and Conversion Tracking

We use conversion tracking to understand which advertisements lead to actions on our website — such as form submissions, telephone calls, or purchases. This allows us to measure campaign effectiveness and allocate budget appropriately. Conversion data may be shared with Google Ads and Meta in order to optimise advertising performance. This data is used solely for campaign measurement and is not resold to unaffiliated third parties.

Advertising Technologies Active on This Site

The following advertising and analytics technologies are currently active on this website:

  • Google Ads (gtag.js / Google Tag Manager)
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Remarketing Tag
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

Opt-Out from Personalised Advertising

You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time through the following resources:

Please note that opting out of personalised advertising does not remove advertisements entirely. You will continue to see non-personalised advertisements after opting out.

Cookie Preference Management

You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of this website. This will open a panel where you can accept or reject each category of cookies independently. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the website to function properly.

Consent Requirements

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom-right corner of the screen. The banner offers three options:

  • Accept All Cookies: Activates all cookie categories (essential, analytics, and marketing)
  • Reject Non-Essential: Activates only essential cookies; analytics and marketing cookies remain disabled
  • Manage Preferences: Opens a detailed panel where you can toggle analytics and marketing cookies individually

Marketing and analytics cookies are activated only after you have clicked "Accept All Cookies" or manually enabled them in the preferences panel. The banner is non-intrusive and does not block access to website content. You may dismiss the banner without accepting non-essential cookies by clicking "Reject Non-Essential".

Consent Statement

By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to the storing of cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes, including personalised advertising delivered by Google and Meta. You may withdraw consent at any time through the cookie preferences panel in the website footer without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

EEA and UK Users — GDPR Compliance

Users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom receive the cookie consent notice in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. Marketing and analytics cookies are activated solely after explicit, informed, freely given consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a). Your consent is recorded with a timestamp and may be audited upon request.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" in the website footer, or by clearing cookies via your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred while consent was valid. After withdrawing consent, analytics and marketing cookies will no longer be activated on your device during future visits.

How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers, please visit:

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If significant changes are made, we will provide notice via a banner on our homepage for a minimum of 14 days before the changes take effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us:

Tartan Kipper Ltd

Tillywhally House, Milnathort, Kinross, Scotland, KY13 0RN

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 1577 863 200