Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Applies to: www.rhubarbfarm.co.uk
Introduction
Rhubarb Farm (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to help it work properly, improve your experience, and understand how visitors use our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your choices.
We follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and function correctly.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stay on your device for a set period
- First-party cookies – set by our website
- Third-party cookies – set by external services we use
2. How we use cookies
We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to function, plus optional cookies that help us improve the site.
a. Essential (strictly necessary) cookies
These cookies make the website work properly. They enable core features such as:
- Page navigation
- Basic security
- Accessing forms and submitting enquiries
These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and cannot be turned off, as the site will not function without them.
b. Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how people use our website so that we can improve it. They collect information such as:
- Which pages are visited
- How long visitors stay
- How people found the site (e.g. search engine)
Analytics cookies are optional. If we use an analytics tool such as Google Analytics, it will only run with your consent.
c. Functional cookies (if used)
These support additional site features, such as remembering your preferences. They only run if you choose to use that feature.
d. Third-party cookies
Some pages may contain content from external services, such as:
- Embedded videos
- Maps
- Social media links or widgets
These providers may set their own cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies.
3. Cookies we use
The cookies used on our website fall into three categories:
| Cookie type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site operation, security, form submission | Session cookies, security tokens |
| Analytics | Understanding website use | Aggregated and anonymised usage data |
| Functional | Improving experience | Preference-based cookies (if used) |
If third-party services are added in future, we will update this list.
4. Managing your cookie preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
Cookie banner
When you first visit our website, you can choose whether to accept optional cookies.
Browser settings
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser has its own controls.
Blocking optional cookies will not affect your experience, but blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website to stop working.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
6. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Address: Rhubarb Farm, Hardwick Street, Langwith, NG20 9DR
Email:
Telephone: 01623 741210
