Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MemoryTales Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at memorytales.co.uk. It explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session state as you navigate the site and complete the book creation process | Session |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks for form submissions | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our site by collecting information about which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they navigate through the site.
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve our service, but it is not used to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mt_vid | First-party analytics: a random identifier (no personal data) that lets us count returning visitors and understand how our own site is used. Data is stored only on our systems and never shared with third parties. | 400 days |
| mt_sid | First-party analytics: groups your page views into a single browsing session so we can measure how visits flow through the site | 30 minutes |
| Vercel Analytics | Collects anonymous usage data including page views, visitor counts, and performance metrics | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you proceed to checkout, Stripe may set cookies to process your payment securely and to prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for completing your purchase. For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Opting out of analytics
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can do so through your browser settings by blocking third-party cookies or by using browser extensions designed to block tracking scripts.
6. More Information About Cookies
For more general information about cookies and how they work, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org or the ICO's guide to cookies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@memorytales.co.uk
- Website: memorytales.co.uk
- Company: MemoryTales Ltd