Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

RoutineRefined uses only strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the website to function. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, marketing cookies, or any other non-essential cookies.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

We use only one type of cookie on this website:

This cookie is essential because it prevents the cookie notice from appearing on every page visit after you have acknowledged it. Without this cookie, you would see the cookie notice repeatedly.

What We Do NOT Use

Unlike many websites, we do not use:

• Analytics Cookies: We do not track your behavior, page views, or browsing patterns
• Marketing Cookies: We do not track you for advertising purposes
• Social Media Cookies: We do not have social media plugins that track you
• Third-Party Cookies: We do not allow third parties to set cookies on our website
• Tracking Pixels: We do not use any tracking pixels or beacons
• Functional Cookies: We do not remember your preferences beyond cookie consent

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie notice informing you that we use only essential cookies. By continuing to use the website, you acknowledge this notice. The cookie banner will not appear again once you have acknowledged it.

No Consent Required

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent. However, we inform you about our cookie use out of transparency.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. However, please note that disabling or blocking essential cookies will prevent this website from functioning properly.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, this website uses local storage, a browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device. We use local storage only for the same purpose as our cookie: remembering your cookie consent acknowledgment.

Like cookies, you can clear local storage through your browser settings. The method varies by browser but is typically found in the same privacy settings where you manage cookies.

Changes to Our Cookie Use

If we change how we use cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and notify users through the website. Any changes would be clearly communicated, and if we begin using non-essential cookies, we would implement a proper consent mechanism.

Third-Party Websites

This Cookie Policy applies only to the RoutineRefined website. If you click on links to external websites, those websites will have their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites.

Why We Keep Cookies Minimal

We believe in respecting user privacy. By using only essential cookies and no tracking or analytics, we:

• Protect your privacy by not tracking your behavior
• Reduce data collection to the absolute minimum
• Avoid sharing your data with third parties
• Simplify your experience without intrusive consent forms
• Load our website faster without external tracking scripts

Technical Details

Cookie Storage Location

Our cookie consent preference is stored in your browser's local storage rather than as a traditional HTTP cookie. Local storage is similar to cookies but with some technical differences. It persists until manually cleared by you through browser settings.

No Cross-Site Tracking

Our essential cookie/local storage does not track you across different websites. It functions only on the RoutineRefined website.

No Personal Information

The cookie consent preference does not contain any personal information. It simply stores a true/false value indicating you have acknowledged our cookie notice.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:

RoutineRefined
33 Elmwood Close
Nottingham, NG5 4HY
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7825 619 340

Further Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies