How we use cookies
Last updated: June 2026
What this page covers
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device when you visit. They help the site remember certain preferences and understand how people move through the pages. Hearthplay uses a small number of cookies — nothing unusual — and this page explains each type clearly.
You can change your preferences at any time using the controls below. Your choices are saved in your browser and take effect across the site immediately.
Cookie types explained
Functionality Storage Always on
Stores data that keeps the website working correctly — things like your cookie consent choice and basic session state. These cannot be turned off.
Security Storage Always on
Stores data used for basic security purposes and to help prevent fraudulent activity. Required for a safe browsing experience.
Analytics Storage
Collects anonymised data about how visitors navigate the site — which pages they visit, roughly how long they stay, and what links they follow. Helps us understand what's working well and what could be clearer.
Advertising Storage
Stores data used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements. This may include data about the pages you visit and the actions you take on the site.
Advertising User Data
Allows user data (such as browsing behaviour) to be shared with advertising platforms like Google for the purpose of campaign measurement and optimisation.
Ad Personalization
Uses browsing and interaction data to show advertisements that are more relevant to your interests, rather than generic placements.
Personalization Storage
Remembers certain preferences and settings to make your visit feel more tailored — for example, how you've previously interacted with the site.
Manage your preferences
Essential cookies are always active. Toggle the others to suit your comfort level. Your changes are saved locally in your browser.
Functionality Storage
Required for core site behaviour
Security Storage
Required for security and fraud prevention
Analytics Storage
Anonymised usage data
Advertising Storage
Ad delivery and measurement
Advertising User Data
Share user data with ad platforms
Ad Personalization
Personalised advertising
Personalization Storage
Site preference memory
Cookie Usage & Opt-Out Options
Cookies help us improve your experience, but their use is optional. If you do not wish to be tracked via cookies, you can:
- • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
- • Use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage cookie permissions more precisely.
- • Contact us to request removal of any related data that may have been collected.
You are free to browse our website without accepting cookies or submitting personal information. We honour your choice and ensure compliance with your privacy preferences.
Your rights
- → Right to withdraw consent: You may change or revoke cookie consent at any time using the controls above.
- → Right to access stored data: You can request a summary of what data we hold about your interactions.
- → Right to data portability: Where applicable, data collected about you can be provided in a portable format.
- → Contact for data requests: To exercise any of these rights, reach out via our contact page.