Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Happy Snooze Lane uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (www.happysnoozelane.co.uk).

We believe in keeping things simple and transparent - so here is everything you need to know about cookies (without the headache).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, improve how the website functions, and give us insight into how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies - stored on your device for a set period to remember your preferences

2. How We Use Cookies

Happy Snooze Lane uses both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by trusted external services). These cookies help us:

Ensure the site functions securely and properly
Understand how visitors use the site (via tools like Google Analytics)
Remember your cookie preferences
Improve user experience

We do not use cookies to collect personal data that identifies you directly.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential / Necessary Cookies

These are required for the website to function correctly (e.g. security, navigation, cookie preference storage).

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us anonymously understand site usage (e.g. pages visited, time spent, traffic sources) so we can improve content and design.

Marketing & Third-Party Cookies (if applicable)

If we use third-party tools (e.g. embedded videos, forms), these may set cookies. You will be informed before these are activated.

4. How You Can Control Cookies

When you first visit Happy Snooze Lane, you’ll see a cookie banner that lets you:

Accept all cookies
Manage your preferences
Refuse non-essential cookies

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Please note that disabling essential cookies through your browser may affect how the site functions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services used on our website (such as payment processors, email sign-ups, analytics tools) may use their own cookies. These services are expected to be GDPR-compliant. We encourage you to check their privacy and cookie policies if you’d like more detail.

6. Example Cookies

Below are examples of cookies we may use:

Viewed-cookie-policy - stores your cookie consent choice
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary - records consent for necessary cookies
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary - records consent for non-necessary cookies

7. How Long Cookies Stay

Some cookies last only for your session; others are stored for longer to remember your preferences. We do not keep any cookies longer than necessary.

8. Changing or Withdrawing Consent

You can revisit or update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings tab on our site or through your browser settings.

To learn more about managing cookies:

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect legal requirements or changes in technology. The “last updated” date will show when it was last revised.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data:

lucie@happysnoozelane.co.uk

Thank you for visiting Happy Snooze Lane - we are glad you are here!