1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Two and a Half Birds Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.tahb.co.uk. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we handle personal data.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. This means that, except for cookies that are strictly necessary, we will always obtain your consent before placing cookies or accessing information stored on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set by us directly.
  
  

• Third-party cookies: set by third parties providing services to us, such as analytics or advertising providers.
  
  
  

Cookies can also be:

• Session cookies: which expire when you close your browser.
  
  

• Persistent cookies: which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
  
  
  

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under PECR, we do not require consent for cookies that are strictly necessary for providing the service you have requested (such as remembering your basket contents or enabling secure log-in).

For all other cookies — including analytics, functionality, and advertising cookies — we will only set them with your consent, obtained via our cookie banner and preferences centre.

Our lawful basis under the UK GDPR for processing data collected through cookies is:

• Performance of a contract: where cookies are essential to deliver a service you requested.
  
  

• Legitimate interests: for certain security or troubleshooting purposes.
  
  

• Consent: for all analytics, performance, and advertising cookies.
  
  
  

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We group cookies into the following categories:

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

• Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
  
  

• Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
  
  

• Example: session identifiers to keep your basket contents while you shop.
  
  
  

(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

• Collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often.
  
  

• We currently use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand site performance.
  
  

• These cookies help us improve functionality but are not essential. They will only run if you consent.
  
  
  

(c) Functionality Cookies

• Allow the site to remember choices you make (such as region or language) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
  
  

• These are optional and will only run with your consent.
  
  
  

(d) Advertising and Social Media Cookies

• May be set by third-party services (e.g., Meta Pixel) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites.
  
  

• We do not currently deploy these cookies, but we may in the future. If we do, they will only be activated if you provide consent.
  
  
  

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The exact cookies in use may change from time to time. As of the effective date of this Policy, we use the following:

Any future use of Meta Pixel or other third-party trackers will be documented here before activation.

6. How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, a banner will appear explaining our use of cookies. You will be able to:

• Accept all cookies;
  
  

• Reject non-essential cookies; or
  
  

• Manage your preferences by category.
  
  
  

Your choices will be stored in a consent record, which we maintain to demonstrate compliance. You may update your preferences at any time through our cookie settings page.

7. How to Control and Delete Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device;
  
  

• Block cookies from specific websites;
  
  

• Block all cookies; or
  
  

• Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
  
  
  

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Further information about managing cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties who provide services on our behalf. These third parties act either as processors (following our instructions) or as independent controllers with their own legal responsibilities.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC/Google Ireland) — analytics data, transferred internationally under safeguards.
  
  

• Stripe and PayPal — may deploy cookies for payment fraud prevention when you reach checkout.
  
  

• Meta Platforms Inc. — if we later implement the Meta Pixel for advertising.
  
  
  

You should review the privacy policies of these providers for details of how they use data collected via cookies.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our use of cookies. Any updates will be published on this page with a new effective date.

Material changes (such as the introduction of new categories of cookies) will be highlighted via our cookie banner.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Two and a Half Birds Ltd
Company number: 12513829
Registered office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Email: info@tahb.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7777 252337

You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.