Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 April 2026. This Policy describes how alainestylist.com uses cookies and similar technologies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. They help pages load faster on repeat visits, remember preferences, and understand how audiences use content.
Types we use
- Strictly necessary: required for security, load balancing, or remembering cookie/consent choices.
- Functional: store UI preferences such as closed banners where applicable.
- Analytics: aggregate statistics on traffic sources, device types, and popular pages.
- Marketing / attribution: may be set when you click outbound partner links so referrals can be measured.
Your choices
On your first visit you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our banner. You may also block or delete cookies through browser settings; doing so can limit certain features.
Third parties
Operators you open in a new tab may set their own cookies governed by their policies. We do not control those technologies.
Updates
We will revise this Policy when our practices change. Material updates will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Questions about cookies: info@alainestylist.com.
Cookie durations
Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or you delete them). Strictly necessary cookies typically last only as long as needed to deliver the page or maintain security. Analytics cookies may persist for a limited period so we can compare periods fairly without identifying you as an individual. Marketing or attribution cookies, where used, generally expire within months unless you clear them sooner.
Local storage and similar technologies
Beyond cookies, we may use browser local storage or session storage for lightweight preferences such as whether you dismissed a notice. These technologies store small amounts of data on your device and can be cleared through browser tools in the same way as cookies.
Managing cookies in your browser
Major browsers let you block third-party cookies, delete stored data on exit, or whitelist specific sites. Instructions vary by version; consult your browser’s help centre. Blocking all cookies can prevent the consent banner from remembering your choice and may affect how embedded content behaves.
Do Not Track and global privacy signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” or similar signals. There is no uniform legal standard requiring a specific response. We treat mandatory consent requirements under UK law as controlling and provide the cookie banner for that purpose rather than relying solely on browser signals.
Pixels and tags
We may deploy small image pixels or script tags that load when you visit certain pages. These tools help measure whether content is useful and whether outbound referrals are attributed correctly. They are configured to minimise personal data collection and to aggregate results where possible.
Consent withdrawal
If you previously accepted non-essential cookies, you can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies for this domain through your browser or by contacting us for guidance. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.
Children
The Site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly use cookies to profile children.
Relationship with the Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy. Personal data obtained through cookies is processed in line with the purposes and legal bases described there. If provisions conflict, the more specific description in this Policy applies to cookie technologies, while the Privacy Policy governs broader data practices.
Versioning
We retain prior versions of this Policy internally for accountability. If you need an older copy for regulatory or dispute purposes, request it by email and we will provide the version that applied at the relevant time where records still exist.
Third-party embeds
Occasionally we may embed media or widgets from other providers. Those providers may set their own cookies when their content loads. This Policy does not control their practices; refer to their documentation for opt-out options.