AroundManchester.com

1. Our Approach to Cookies

At AroundManchester.com, we believe your privacy is paramount. Unlike many websites that rely heavily on cookies for tracking and advertising, we have deliberately designed our website to function without setting cookies on your device.

We are operated by Tsunagi Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 16808727. Our commitment to privacy is fundamental to how we operate.

This Cookie Policy explains our approach to cookies and any minimal tracking that may occur through third-party services beyond our direct control.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

There are several types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services embedded in a website

3. Our Cookie Usage

AroundManchester.com does not set any first-party cookies. We have designed our website to function completely without cookies. Specifically:

• We do not use cookies for user tracking
• We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing
• We do not use cookies for user profiling
• We do not use cookies to remember user preferences (our site works without them)
• We do not use localStorage or sessionStorage for tracking purposes
• We do not require user accounts or login sessions

3.1 Cookie Status Summary

4. Third-Party Services

While we do not set cookies ourselves, some third-party services that help deliver our website may set their own cookies. These are outside our direct control, but we have minimised their use wherever possible.

4.1 Web Hosting and Content Delivery

Our website is hosted on web servers that may collect standard server logs (such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times) for security and performance purposes. This is standard practice for all websites and is not used for tracking or profiling.

4.2 Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content from third parties, such as:

• 360 Degree Virtual Tours: We embed virtual tour viewers that may be hosted on third-party platforms. These services may have their own cookie policies.
• Maps: If we embed mapping services in the future, they may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.
• Fonts: We may use web fonts from services like Google Fonts, which do not set cookies but may log font requests.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose content is embedded on our pages.

4.3 External Links

Our business directory contains links to external business websites. When you click on these links and visit external sites, those websites may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites.

5. Why We Avoid Cookies

We have made a deliberate choice to build AroundManchester.com without cookies because:

• Privacy First: We believe you should be able to browse a business directory without being tracked
• Simplicity: Our static website design doesn't require cookies to function
• Trust: We want you to feel confident using our service without privacy concerns
• Transparency: By not using cookies, we have nothing to hide or explain away
• No Consent Banners: Without cookies, we don't need intrusive consent pop-ups
• GDPR Compliance: Minimal data collection means minimal compliance complexity

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

While we don't set cookies, you may still want to manage cookies from other websites. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on other websites that rely on them for essential functionality.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity.

Since AroundManchester.com does not track users in the first place, we naturally honour all Do Not Track requests by default. Our website operates the same way regardless of your DNT settings because we simply don't engage in tracking behaviour.

8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, websites can use other technologies like localStorage and sessionStorage to store data on your device.

AroundManchester.com does not use localStorage or sessionStorage for tracking purposes. Any use of these technologies is strictly for temporary, non-identifying purposes such as managing the state of interactive elements during your current browsing session, and this data is not retained or transmitted anywhere.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our approach to cookies and privacy.

10. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
• Terms of Service - The terms governing your use of our website

11. Email Communications Notice

When corresponding with us by email (including emails sent to Click to reveal email address ), the following notices apply:

* Emails not containing a starting tag will likely be ignored and deleted. See the required tag list.

• Confidentiality: Emails and attachments are intended solely for the recipient. If you receive an email in error, please delete it and do not disclose, copy, distribute, or act on its contents.
• Disclaimer: Views expressed in emails are those of the author and may not represent Tsunagi Limited. Emails are scanned for harmful components, but Tsunagi Limited accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from emails or attachments.
• Consumer Rights & Refunds: Services are provided in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and applicable UK consumer protection laws. Refunds or remedies are available where services are not provided with reasonable care and skill or as described. Our full refund policy is available on request.
• Contractual Notice: No email creates a legally binding agreement unless expressly confirmed in writing by an authorised representative of Tsunagi Limited.
• Data Protection: Personal data in email communications is processed in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: