Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 19.11.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Yarn Ballycastle (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on yarnballycastle.com. When you visit our website, you can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies through the cookie banner. Essential cookies run automatically because the site cannot function without them. For information about how we use and protect personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse a website. They support essential site functions, improve performance, and help us understand how visitors interact with our pages.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies (deleted when the browser closes)
Persistent cookies (remain until expiry or manual removal)
First-party cookies (set by our website)
Third-party cookies (set by services we embed or integrate with)

2. How We Use Cookies

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to booking or account functions. These cannot be disabled through our banner.

b) Functional Cookies

These support enhanced features, such as remembering preferences. They only run if you enable them.

c) Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our site: what pages are viewed, how people find us, and how we can improve usability. These run only if you consent.

d) Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These relate to embedded media (e.g., video players, social feeds) or tools used for outreach and advertising. These cookies only run with your permission.

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences

You can change your choices at any time by clicking the Settings cog at the corner of this page.

4. Browser Control

You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. This may affect how some site features work.

Instructions are available for: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by external services embedded on our site, such as:

Video platforms (Vimeo, YouTube)
Social media integrations (Instagram, Facebook)
Analytics or performance tools

These providers have their own cookie and privacy practices.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top indicates when it was last reviewed.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@yarnballycastle.com
Phone: 07985 120 527