Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how ASHTON PAUL (D&B) LTD ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website ashton-paul.co.uk (the "Website").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our Website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

2.2 Performance Cookies

2.3 Functionality Cookies

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our Website. They help us provide essential functionality and improve your user experience.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Our Website uses third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay. This helps us improve and market our products/services. Clarity uses cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. For more information, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand Website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Hosting Services: Vercel hosting platform may set cookies for performance monitoring
• Social Media Plugins: If you interact with social media buttons or feeds on our Website

These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies and cookie policies.

4. Session vs Persistent Cookies

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help with navigation and keep you logged in during your visit.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by setting or amending your web browser controls.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Accept all cookies
• Notify you when a cookie is set
• Reject all cookies
• Delete cookies after each browsing session

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage cookies:

• Your Online Choices (UK)
• All About Cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. As there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

7. Changes 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 updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For general information about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

10. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of all cookies currently in use on our website. This list is automatically updated by our cookie management system.