Cookie Policy (UK & EU)

Last updated: 17 January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GiggleFace (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://giggleface.co.uk, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more generally.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve performance, and provide information to the site owner.

We also use similar technologies such as scripts, pixels, and web beacons, which operate in a comparable way.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary (Functional) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as saving privacy preferences or using security features.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests
Consent required: ❌ No

Examples include:

Remembering cookie consent preferences
Website security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and performance optimisation

b) Statistics / Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and content. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Legal basis: Consent
Consent required: ✅ Yes

We may use:

Google Analytics
- Collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and device type
- IP addresses are anonymised where enabled
- Data may be processed outside the UK/EU (e.g. United States), using appropriate safeguards

Google’s privacy information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

c) Third-Party Functional Services

Some embedded services are necessary for site functionality or security.

Examples include:

Google reCAPTCHA – protects forms from spam and abuse
Security and firewall services (e.g. Wordfence)

These services may set cookies and process technical data such as IP addresses and device information.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests or consent (depending on configuration)

3. Cookie List

Below are examples of cookies that may be set:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
complianz_*	Stores cookie consent preferences	1 year	Functional
wordpress_*	WordPress site functionality	Session / persistent	Functional
_ga, ga*	Google Analytics tracking	Up to 2 years	Statistics
rc::a, rc::c	Google reCAPTCHA security	Session / persistent	Functional

The exact cookies used may change as we update the site. Your consent choices will always be respected.

4. Consent & Cookie Control

When you first visit our website, you are shown a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Choose specific cookie categories

Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are not set unless you give explicit consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by reopening the cookie settings on our website.

5. How to Manage Cookies via Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Instructions for common browsers:

6. Personal Data & Your Rights

Cookies may process personal data such as IP addresses or unique identifiers.

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify or erase your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the ICO

For more details, please see our Privacy Policy:
👉 https://giggleface.co.uk/privacy-policy-2/

7. Contact Details

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

GiggleFace
📧 Email: please use ontact form
🌐 https://giggleface.co.uk

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.