Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how [Company Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [website URL] (the “Website”). The Website is used to promote and manage our annual event [Event Name].

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

How we use cookies
We use cookies to ensure the Website functions correctly, process payments securely, manage email communications, and understand how visitors use our Website.

Types of cookies we use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   1. These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submissions, and secure payment processing. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
   2. This includes cookies set by Stripe to process payments securely and prevent fraud.
   3. Legal basis: Legitimate interests / necessary for service provision
      
      
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies – used only with consent.
   1. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This information is aggregated and anonymised.
   2. We only use these cookies if you have given your consent.
   3. Legal basis: Consent
      
      
3. Functionality Cookies – used only with consent.
   1. These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as form inputs or preferences) to provide a more consistent experience.
   2. We only use these cookies if you have given your consent.
   3. Legal basis: Consent
      
      
4. Marketing Cookies – used only with consent, including Mailchimp email tracking.
   1. We use Mailchimp to manage email communications, such as newsletters and event updates. Mailchimp may set cookies or use similar technologies to:
      1. Track email campaign performance (e.g. opens and clicks)
      2. Understand how users interact with our emails
      3. Improve the relevance of communications
   2. These cookies are only used where you have given your consent, either via our Website or when signing up to our mailing list.
   3. Legal basis: Consent
      
      
5. Third-party cookies
   1. We use the following third-party services which may set cookies on your device:
      1. Stripe – for secure payment processing and fraud prevention
      2. Mailchimp – for email marketing and communications
   2. These third parties act as independent data controllers for the cookies they set. We do not control these cookies.
   3. For more information, please see:
      1. Stripe Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/gb/legal/cookies-policy
      2. Mailchimp Cookie Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/
         
         

Managing your cookie preferences

1. When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
2. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, particularly payment processing and forms.
3. Browser guidance:
   1. Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
   2. Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
   3. Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
      
      

Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Culpeo Limited
Email: enquiries@petaccountant.co.uk