Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SecureHaven uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

We believe in transparency, privacy-first design, and giving users meaningful control over their data.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites:

  • Function properly

  • Remember preferences

  • Improve performance

  • Understand how visitors interact with the site

  • Enhance security and usability

Cookies may be set by SecureHaven (“first-party cookies”) or by trusted third-party services (“third-party cookies”).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for a limited number of purposes, including:

  • Ensuring website functionality

  • Improving website performance and stability

  • Understanding general website usage

  • Remembering user preferences

  • Supporting security and fraud prevention

  • Analysing traffic and visitor interactions

  • Measuring the effectiveness of communications or content

We aim to minimise unnecessary tracking wherever possible.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot usually be disabled.

They may include cookies related to:

  • Website security

  • Page navigation

  • Form submissions

  • Load balancing

  • Consent preferences

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

Legal Basis

Legitimate interest / necessary for website operation.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve usability, content, and performance.

They may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • General geographic region

  • Referral sources

Where required by law, these cookies will only be activated after consent.

Examples May Include

  • Google Analytics

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Performance monitoring tools

Legal Basis

Consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember preferences and settings to improve the user experience.

They may include:

  • Language preferences

  • Cookie consent choices

  • User interface customisation

Legal Basis

Consent or legitimate interest depending on functionality.

Marketing or Advertising Cookies

At this stage, SecureHaven does not intentionally use invasive advertising or behavioural profiling cookies.

If marketing or advertising technologies are introduced in the future (such as Meta Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag), this policy will be updated accordingly and consent mechanisms will be implemented where required.

4. Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers that support website functionality and analytics.

These may include:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Analytics

  • Embedded content providers

  • Email/newsletter platforms

These providers may process limited technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Policies

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through:

  • Your browser settings

  • Our cookie consent banner (where available)

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, we request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

Your preferences can usually be updated at any time through the cookie settings banner or browser settings.

7. International Users

If you access this website from outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), cookies and related technologies may still be processed according to applicable local laws.

We aim to apply privacy-first standards consistently across regions wherever reasonably possible.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Legal or regulatory changes

  • Changes to website technologies

  • Updates to analytics or service providers

  • Operational improvements

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: info@securehaven.uk

Website: SecureHaven