M & P Pub Group Limited
The Wick Lodge
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how M & P Pub Group Limited, trading as The Wick Lodge, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy where your consent is required.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Website Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites:
- Remember your preferences.
- Improve website performance.
- Understand how visitors use the website.
- Keep websites secure.
- Provide certain website features.
Cookies do not normally identify you directly but may identify your device or browser.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot normally be switched off.
Examples include cookies used for:
- Website security.
- Session management.
- Booking functionality.
- Load balancing.
- Cookie preference settings.
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance.
Examples include:
- Number of visitors.
- Pages viewed.
- Time spent on pages.
- Popular content.
- Website errors.
Where required by law, these cookies will only be used with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as:
- Preferred language.
- Accessibility settings.
- Saved preferences.
- Booking preferences where available.
These cookies improve your browsing experience.
Marketing Cookies
Where used, marketing cookies may:
- Measure advertising effectiveness.
- Display relevant advertisements.
- Prevent repetitive adverts.
- Support social media advertising.
These cookies will only be used where you have provided your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include services provided by third parties, including:
- Online booking systems.
- Website analytics providers.
- Social media platforms.
- Embedded maps.
- Video hosting services.
These providers may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will normally be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customise your cookie preferences.
You may also manage cookies through your web browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Changes to Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the cookie settings available on our website.
- Adjusting your browser settings.
- Clearing cookies from your browser.
7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Different cookies remain on your device for different periods.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for a longer period to remember your preferences (persistent cookies).
8. Information Collected by Cookies
Depending on your choices, cookies may collect:
- IP address.
- Browser type.
- Device type.
- Operating system.
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on pages.
- Website navigation.
- Referral source.
- Approximate location.
- Cookie preferences.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our website.
The latest version will always be published on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
The Directors
M & P Pub Group Limited
Example Cookies Used
The exact cookies used will depend on the services operating on our website.
Examples may include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable website functionality and security |
| Analytics Cookies | Measure website performance and visitor behaviour |
| Booking Cookies | Support online table and event bookings |
| Preference Cookies | Remember website settings and user preferences |
| Marketing Cookies | Support advertising and promotional campaigns (where consent has been provided) |
Your Choices
Visitors may choose to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject all non-essential cookies.
- Customise cookie preferences.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
Choosing to reject non-essential cookies will not prevent access to the website, although some features may not operate as intended.
Approved by: Directors, M & P Pub Group Limited
Review Date: Annually