Cookie Policy

Like most websites, ours uses cookies. This policy explains what they are, what we use them for, and how you can control them. We've tried to keep it brief and straightforward.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work properly, to remember your preferences, and to give website owners useful (and anonymised) information about how their site is being used.

2. What cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation, security and our booking system. You cannot opt out of these — without them, parts of the site simply won't work.

Functional cookies
These remember your preferences and settings on the site — for example, whether you've previously acknowledged our cookie notice. They make your experience a little smoother on repeat visits.

Analytics cookies

We use anonymised analytics (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, how long people stay and where they come from. This helps us make improvements. No personally identifiable information is collected or shared. These cookies are only placed with your consent.

Third-party cookies — booking and payment
Our booking system (Bikebook) and payment processor (Stripe) may set their own cookies when you interact with those features on our site. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we'd encourage you to review.

3. Your choices

When you first visit our site, you'll be shown a cookie notice and asked to set your preferences. You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Accept only strictly necessary cookies

  • Review and adjust your preferences in more detail

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please be aware that doing so may affect how parts of the site work.

4. Changes to this policy

If we make changes to how we use cookies, we'll update this page and the date shown above. Significant changes will be flagged on the site.

5. Questions

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at service@thecommoncyclist.com.