Legal document
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 30 January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with a website, and helping us improve your experience. They are a standard part of how websites operate and do not contain personal information such as your name or bank details.
At Obsidian Gate, we use cookies responsibly and transparently. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Cookie Types We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.
Always active — cannot be disabled
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This includes data such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and what brought them to the site. We use this information to improve our website content and structure.
Example: Google Analytics
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the purpose of displaying relevant information and advertisements. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party services we use, such as social media platforms or advertising networks.
Example: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region. They provide a more personalised experience and help ensure the website displays content relevant to you.
Example: Language and region settings
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services may include:
Google Analytics: Used to collect anonymous usage data and generate statistical reports about website traffic and visitor behaviour.
Google Maps: Our location page embeds a Google Maps iframe, which may set its own cookies to provide mapping functionality.
Social media platforms: If we integrate social sharing buttons, the relevant platforms (such as Facebook or LinkedIn) may set cookies through those features.
These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more details on how they handle data.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used for things like maintaining your session while you navigate between pages.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They are used for purposes like remembering your preferences or tracking usage over time.
Typical durations for persistent cookies on our site range from thirty days (for consent preferences) to twenty-six months (for analytics cookies).
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to manage your cookie preferences. Essential cookies cannot be turned off as they are required for the website to function. Your preferences are saved to your browser and will be remembered the next time you visit.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and tracking
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to the controls above, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website.
1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
2. Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security.
3. Click on Cookies and other site data.
4. From here, you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear existing cookies.
5. You can also add specific sites to an allow or block list under the Customised behaviours section.
1. Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top right.
2. Go to Settings, then Privacy & Security.
3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, you can choose Standard, Strict, or Custom settings.
4. In the Custom option, you can specifically manage cookie settings.
5. Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data to clear stored cookies or manage exceptions.
1. Open Safari and go to Preferences (or Settings on newer versions).
2. Click on the Privacy tab.
3. Under Cookies and website data, choose your preferred setting.
4. You can block all cookies, allow from visited sites only, or always allow.
5. Click Manage Website Data to view and remove individual site cookies.
1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
2. Go to Settings, then Cookies and site permissions.
3. Click on Manage and delete cookies and site data.
4. Toggle options to allow or block cookies, or block third-party cookies.
5. Under See all cookies and site data, you can review and delete individual cookies.
For mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found under the browser's Settings or Privacy section. The steps may vary slightly depending on your device and operating system version.
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your consent to optional cookies at any time by using the preference controls above or by adjusting your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
You have the right to access information about the cookies stored on your device. Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies through their settings or developer tools.
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site operation.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].