Last updated: September 10, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login information, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Furry Islands uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content and services
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Help protect against security threats
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
- Performance monitoring: Helps identify technical issues
- Traffic analysis: Understands popular content and pages
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
- Remarketing cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
- Preference tracking: Remember your interests and preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn integration
- Marketing Tools: Email marketing and advertising platforms
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 1-2 years
- Marketing cookies: May be retained for up to 13 months
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Website preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- Personalized content may not be available
- Contact forms may not function correctly
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44(0)7664 430550
- Address: 13 White Cliff Lake, Jaydenfurt IP22 1JW
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