Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and ensuring our website functions properly.

Last Updated: June 30, 2025

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To provide security features
  • To protect against spam and abuse
  • To improve website performance and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for user authentication
  • CSRF protection cookies
  • Language preference cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • reCAPTCHA security verification cookies

Includes reCAPTCHA: These security cookies help protect our website from spam and abuse, and are required for login and registration forms.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Website usage statistics and analytics
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • SEO and search functionality improvements
  • User behavior insights (anonymized)

Optional: These cookies are not required for the website to function. You can choose to accept or decline them. Declining these cookies will not affect your ability to use our website.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Update Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or using the button below.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:

Google Services

  • Google reCAPTCHA: For security and bot protection (essential)
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring (optional)

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually up to 1 year)
  • Preference cookies: Usually last for 1 year

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: hi@botsforthat.com
  • Phone: 01483 310 601
  • Address: 96 High St, Guildford GU1 3HE, United Kingdom