Last updated: 21/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how shearinguk.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://www.shearinguk.com (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies. shearinguk.com

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve how the website functions. Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external services). WebsitePolicies

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make the Site work properly (essential functions such as navigation).

• Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it (e.g., analytics).

• Personalise your experience where applicable (e.g., remembering preferences).

• Support third-party functionality (e.g., embedded services). WebsitePolicies

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to work. They enable basic functions like loading pages, remembering preferences during a session, or securing the Site. You cannot opt-out of these via this policy because they are necessary for delivering services you request. WebsitePolicies

b. Performance / Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site (e.g., which pages are visited most often). This data helps us improve the way the Site works. These cookies are only set if you consent. WebsitePolicies

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences or other settings) so we can offer enhanced features. These require your consent. WebsitePolicies

d. Advertising / Targeting Cookies

If applicable, these cookies help deliver relevant ads to you across other websites. They may be set by third parties. These cookies require your consent. WebsitePolicies

4. Cookie Table

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration (or similar)Used for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to count visitors and track usage Performance~2 years session cookie Keeps your visit session active Strictly Necessary Session Cookie Consent Remembers cookie banner preferences Functionality~1 year

5. Consent and How to Control Cookies

• When you first visit the Site, you should be presented with a cookie banner asking for your choices regarding non-essential cookies.

• Strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless, as they are required to operate the Site.

• You may accept or reject non-essential cookies via the banner or a cookie settings control.

• You can also manage or block cookies using your browser settings (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox), but this may affect how the Site works. WebsitePolicies

6. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings, including disabling or deleting them. If you disable cookies, parts of the Site may not work as expected. For guidance on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

• https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

• https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how the Site works. The “last updated” date at the top will be revised when changes occur. shearinguk.com

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: admin@shearinguk.com

Website: https://www.shearinguk.com