How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 22 September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Slateweave Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website slateweave.co.uk (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
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.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| storyblok_* | Content management system functionality | Session |
| vercel_* | Website functionality and security | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _vercel_speed_insights | Performance analytics and Core Web Vitals tracking | 1 year |
| _vercel_analytics | Website analytics and visitor behavior tracking | 1 year |
| performance-metrics | Local storage of website performance data | Persistent |
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies to help us understand how our website is used and to improve our services. These cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages.
Vercel Speed Insights
We use Vercel Speed Insights to monitor our website's performance and Core Web Vitals. This helps us ensure our website loads quickly and provides a good user experience.
Data Collected: Page load times, Core Web Vitals metrics, device information
Purpose: Website performance monitoring and optimization
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Data Collected: Page views, visitor sessions, referral sources, device and browser information
Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior analysis
Privacy: Data is anonymized and aggregated, no personal information is collected
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we also use local storage to store certain information on your device. This helps improve website performance and functionality.
What We Store
Performance Metrics: Website performance data including Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) for optimization purposes
Cookie Preferences: Your consent choices for cookie usage
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website:
Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
Performance Cookies: We won't be able to monitor and improve website performance
Functionality Cookies: Some features may not work as expected
Updates to This Cookie 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. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: hello@slateweave.co.uk
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