Cookie Policy

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Effective Date: 1 April 2026 | Last Updated: 28 March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how HELLO BART LTD ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at hellobart.com. We only use cookies that require your consent — you will be asked before any are set.

This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Similar technologies include:

3. Cookies We Use

hellobart.com does not use essential cookies. All cookies we set require your consent and can be declined without affecting your ability to use the website.

3.1 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme Remembers light/dark mode preference 1 year
locale Remembers language preference 1 year

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out via the cookie banner)

If you do not consent to functional cookies, you can still use the website — preferences will reset each session.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where they come from. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google LLC, for this purpose.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier 2 years
_ga_GFNVSWW9S0 Google Analytics Maintains and stores session state 2 years

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out via the cookie banner)

Google Analytics data is used only to understand aggregate usage patterns on our website. We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Google may transfer this data to the United States — see our Privacy Policy for more detail on the safeguards in place. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy or opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

If you do not consent to analytics cookies, your browsing experience will not be affected.

We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to third parties.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

4.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

4.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

5. Do Not Track

We do not track users across third-party websites. Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal — while there is no industry standard for DNT compliance, our practices already align with its intent as we do not engage in cross-site tracking.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Material changes will be notified via our website. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent revision.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

HELLO BART LTD

For general data protection enquiries, see our Privacy Policy.

Document Version: 1.4 Review Date: 1 April 2027