Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Oak-Elk uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices you make on the website.
- Session data: Temporarily stores information during your visit
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is issued
- Reject all cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and will be remembered for future visits.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.
Types of Information Collected
The cookies we use may collect the following types of information:
- How you reached our website
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
- Links you click
- Your device type and browser
- General geographic location (country or city level)
Data Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Our cookies typically expire after 12 months
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Oak-Elk
47 Briggate Street
Leeds, LS1 6HW
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]