Cookie Policy
Last updated: 31st December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Creative Restoration (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit creativerestoration.org (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a clear explanation of how cookies work on this site.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Some cookies are essential, while others help us understand how you use our site or improve your experience.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function. These do not require consent.
- Performance / analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
- Functional cookies: remember your choices (such as cookie preferences) and improve your experience.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
3. Cookie consent
Before placing non-essential cookies (like analytics cookies) on your device, we ask for your consent via a cookie banner. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies. Please note that if you reject certain cookies, parts of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
4. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you make, such as setting your cookie preferences.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent / cookie_preference | Creative Restoration | Stores your cookie consent choices | 6–12 months (or similar) |
No consent is required for these cookies.
Performance / analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve performance.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hrs |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 min |
These cookies are only set if you consent via the cookie banner.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics or embedded videos). These cookies may collect information about how you use the Website. Our cookie banner controls whether these cookies are loaded.
6. How to manage cookies
You can control or delete cookies in several ways:
- by clicking the cookie settings or consent button in the website banner
- by changing your browser settings to reject cookies
- by deleting cookies stored on your device
If you block certain cookies, parts of the Website may not work properly. See your browser’s help section for details on how to manage cookies.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the cookies we use.
The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
8. Where to get more information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
• The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance on cookies and similar technologies.
