Cookie Policy

Last updated: 4 February 2026

1. Introduction

VenuesAndVendors Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and login sessions
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Maintaining your shopping cart or booking information

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on pages
  • Error messages and loading times
  • Traffic sources and referrals

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:

  • Language preferences
  • Region or location settings
  • User interface customization
  • Remembering your search history

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:

  • Tracking your browsing habits across websites
  • Showing you personalized advertisements
  • Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limiting the number of times you see an ad

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by our website directly. They are used to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Store your cart or booking information
  • Track website performance

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Analytics services: Google Analytics, to understand website usage
  • Payment processors: To securely process payments
  • Social media platforms: To enable social sharing features
  • Advertising networks: To show relevant advertisements

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or contacting us.

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled, including:

  • Login and authentication
  • Shopping cart and booking functionality
  • Personalized content and recommendations
  • Preference settings

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

  • Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
  • Payment Processors: Check the privacy policy of the payment processor used for your transaction
  • Social Media Platforms: Review the privacy policies of any social media platforms you interact with on our site

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@venuesandvendors.co.uk

Address: VenuesAndVendors Ltd, 123 Wedding Street, London, UK, SW1A 1AA