Last Updated: September 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, improving functionality and user experience.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
The Shade-brook website uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function optimally without these cookies.
Examples:
Duration: Session or up to 12 months
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide enhanced and more personalized features.
Examples:
Duration: Up to 12 months
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Information Collected:
Duration: Up to 24 months
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Essential | Session |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form inputs | Functionality | Session |
| analytics_id | Tracks anonymous site usage | Analytics | 24 months |
We do not currently use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. External links on our website, such as scientific references to PubMed, may set their own cookies when you visit those sites. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
Your preference is stored in the "cookie_consent" cookie so we don't ask again on subsequent visits.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
In addition to cookies, our website may use browser local storage to enhance functionality. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage for:
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not specifically respond to Do Not Track signals, but rejecting cookies through our banner achieves a similar result.
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the latest revisions were made.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by prominently displaying a notice on our website or updating the cookie consent banner.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Shade-brook
42 Kensington Gardens
Manchester M14 5NB
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]