1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, support functionality, and provide information about how the site is used.

2. Types of Cookies Used

I use the following categories of cookies on www.gevesbees.com:

a) Essential Cookies

These are strictly necessary for the website to function (e.g. shopping cart operation, secure payment processing). These cookies do not require consent.

b) Analytics Cookies

Used to collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with the website. This helps improve content, layout, and performance. Services include:

• Google Analytics

• Squarespace Analytics

These cookies require your consent before being placed.

c) Marketing and Affiliate Cookies

Used to:

• Track performance of affiliate links (e.g. Amazon Associates)

• Show relevant advertising (where applicable)

These cookies also require your consent.

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit gevesbees.com, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing). You can:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise your preferences

Your choice is stored for future visits, and you can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that I use to operate and improve the website. These may include:

• Google Analytics

• Google Search Console

• Google Keyword Planner

• Squarespace Analytics

• Amazon Associates (affiliate tracking)

These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Squarespace Privacy Policy

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set preferences for certain websites

Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of the site.

For help:

• Google Chrome Help

• Mozilla Firefox Help

• Apple Safari Help

6. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the “Last updated” date shown above.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is used, please contact:

Gevan Ramkissoon
Email: geves.bees@gmail.com
Address: 18 Cavalier Quay, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6EW