1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how Fotkaplus Limited (trading as Fotkaplus Photography) uses them on our website, and what choices you have in relation to them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the website owner.
Cookies may be first-party (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party (set by a different organisation whose services are used on the website, such as analytics or advertising providers).
3. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to the booking system. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Fotkaplus / Vercel | Maintain your browsing session and ensure the website functions correctly | Session |
| Cookie consent | Fotkaplus | Remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not personally identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve our website's performance and content.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage patterns | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique users for daily analytics reporting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics (GA4) | Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and how Google uses data from partner sites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertising that is relevant to you. We use the Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns and to understand how visitors interact with our website after viewing our content on Meta platforms.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics purposes | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Stores the last click identifier for users arriving via Facebook ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Delivers, measures, and improves the relevance of advertising | 3 months |
Meta Pixel data is processed by Meta Platforms, Inc. For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy and Meta's Cookie Policy.
3.4 Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage the deployment of the analytics and marketing tags described above. GTM itself does not collect personal data or set cookies, but it facilitates the loading of tags that do (such as Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website embeds content and services from third parties, which may set their own cookies:
- Timely (booking and gift voucher widgets): Timely sets cookies necessary to operate the booking calendar and payment process embedded on our site. See Timely's Privacy Policy for details.
- Instagram (embedded feed): where Instagram content is embedded on our website, Meta may set additional cookies. See Meta's Cookie Policy.
We do not control the cookies set by these third-party services.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the “Settings”, “Preferences”, or “Privacy” section of your browser. Common options include blocking all cookies, blocking only third-party cookies, or deleting cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to make bookings.
Guides for common browsers:
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Meta advertising: Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook Ad Settings.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@fotkaplus.co.uk
- Telephone: +44 131 210 0145
- Post: Fotkaplus Photography, 13 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AS, Scotland