This policy explains how Rhug Estate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.rhug.co.uk (the “Website”). This policy applies to both Rhug Organic Farm and Rhug Ltd, who are joint data controllers for any personal data collected through cookies on this Website, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. These cookies help websites recognize your device and distinguish it from other users. Importantly, the cookies we use on this site cannot be used to identify you personally.

Cookies serve various functions, enabling websites to work effectively and efficiently.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control how cookies are handled through your browser settings. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of websites you visit, including ours.

You can find more general information about cookies at:

Cookies We Use on This Site

We use the following categories of cookies on rhug.co.uk:

1. Opt-In Cookie:

  • Purpose: This cookie records whether you have accepted the use of cookies on our Website.
  • Category: Functionality
  • Duration: Persistent (until you clear your browser’s cookies)
  • First-Party

2. Cookies for Measuring Website Usage (Google Analytics):

  • Purpose: These analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. They collect information anonymously, such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and how visitors arrived at our site. This data helps us generate reports and improve the Website’s performance and user experience. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites, and no personally identifiable data is collected.
  • Provider: Google Analytics
  • Category: Performance/Analytics
  • Duration: Varies between 24 hours and 2 years (specific durations for Google Analytics cookies can be found in Google’s documentation)
  • Third-Party

3. Session Cookies:

  • Purpose: These cookies are essential for certain parts of our Website to function correctly. They temporarily remember selections you make (e.g., language preference) and maintain your user session.
  • Category: Strictly Necessary
  • Duration: Expires at the end of your browsing session (when you close your browser)
  • First-Party
  • Specific Session Cookies Used:
    To prevent multiple pop-ups from being shown to you.
    To track a specific user’s session, including account log-ins.
    To speed up the delivery of the Website.

4. Cookies to Enhance Your Experience:

  • Purpose: These cookies manage your shopping experience (e.g., items in your basket) and customise your view of your account and the main site interface.
  • Category: Functionality
  • Duration: Shopping basket cookie expires after 2 days. Account/site interface customisation cookie expires after 1 year.
  • First-Party

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options,” “Preferences,” or “Privacy” menu of your browser. You can use these settings to view what cookies have been set, delete them, and control how cookies are accepted in the future. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for more information on how to manage your cookie settings.

Website-Specific Controls: We may implement specific controls on our Website that allow you to manage your cookie preferences. If available, these controls will typically be presented to you when you first visit our Website.

Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about 1 our use of cookies, please contact us at: contact@rhug.co.uk

Updated: 30/04/2025