Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 14th July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Filey Pier Limited ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels, web beacons, and scripts) when you visit our website at www.fileypier.com (the "Website").

It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them, in accordance with UK data privacy laws, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

  • First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Squarespace).

  • Third-party cookies are set by a party other than the website owner (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks).

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website or deliver relevant advertising.

The legal basis for setting non-essential cookies on your device is your explicit consent, which you can grant or withdraw at any time via our cookie banner.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies used on our Website into the following categories:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as accessing secure areas, remembering shopping basket items, or ensuring website security. You cannot turn these off as the site will not function without them.

  • Functional Cookies (Performance & Appearance): These cookies remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized online experience.

  • Analytics Cookies (Statistical Purposes): These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used (e.g., which pages are popular) and to help us improve it for future visitors.

  • Marketing and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

4. Detailed Cookie Inventory

The table below details the native Squarespace cookies utilized on our Website:

Cookie Name Provider / Source Type / Category Purpose Expiry / Duration

Crumb Squarespace Strictly Necessary Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) to ensure website security. Session

RecentRedirect Squarespace Strictly Necessary Prevents broken redirect loops on the site, protecting user experience and SEO. 30 minutes

Test Squarespace Strictly Necessary Investigates if the user's browser supports cookies and prevents system errors. Session

CART Squarespace Functional Remembers when a visitor adds a product to their shopping cart. 2 weeks

hasCart Squarespace Functional Tells the system that the visitor has items waiting in their shopping cart. 2 weeks

ss_cookieAllowed Squarespace Strictly Necessary Remembers whether you agreed to accept non-essential cookies via our consent banner. 30 days

ss_cid Squarespace Analytics & Performance Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s individual sessions on the website. 2 years

ss_cpvisit Squarespace Analytics & Performance Tracks unique visitor numbers and maps overall session paths across the website. 2 years

ss_cvisit Squarespace Analytics & Performance Tracks active, ongoing user sessions to differentiate a new visit from a continuing one. 30 minutes

ss_cvr Squarespace Analytics & Performance Stores and bundles data gathered from the ss_cid and ss_cpvisit cookies. 2 years

5. How Can You Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  • Our Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Website, a banner will appear asking for your preferences. You can click "Accept All", "Reject All", or customize your choices by category. Non-essential cookies will not load until you actively opt-in.

  • Changing Your Preferences: You can alter or withdraw your consent at any time. Simply click the floating [Insert name of tool, e.g., "Cookie Settings Icon" / "Manage Cookies Link"] located in the bottom corner of your screen to reopen the preference menu.

  • Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies through your browser, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at signs@fileypier.com or write to us by post at:

Filey Pier Limited

22 The Beach, Filey, YO14 9LA