Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Copper Hive uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
We believe visitors should understand what information is stored on their device, why it is used, and how they can control it.
For more information about how we handle personal information generally, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
This website is operated by James Carter, trading as Copper Hive.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Postal correspondence
Postal contact details are available on request.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website.
Some cookies are essential for a website to function properly.
Others can be used to remember preferences, improve performance or understand how visitors use a website.
Cookies cannot normally be used on their own to identify you personally, although in some circumstances they may be considered personal information when combined with other data.
3. How Copper Hive uses cookies
Copper Hive uses cookies only where necessary to operate and maintain the website.
At the time of writing, the website uses only essential cookies.
We do not currently use:
- advertising cookies;
- social media tracking cookies;
- remarketing cookies;
- behavioural advertising cookies;
- third-party profiling cookies.
We regularly review the cookies used on the website. If additional cookies are introduced in future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.
4. Cookies currently used
The website currently uses the following cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-* | Stores your cookie preferences and remembers the choices you make in the cookie banner. | 1 year | Necessary |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Allows WordPress to determine whether your browser supports the display of emoji correctly. | Session | Necessary |
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly and cannot normally be disabled through the website without affecting its operation.
5. Website analytics
Copper Hive uses Burst Statistics to understand how the website is used.
Burst Statistics has been configured to operate in cookieless mode.
This means:
- no analytics cookies are placed on your device;
- no advertising profiles are created;
- no cross-site tracking is performed;
- website usage is measured only in an aggregated and privacy-friendly manner.
The information collected is used solely to understand overall website performance and improve the website over time.
6. Cookie preferences
Copper Hive uses CookieYes to provide cookie information and allow visitors to manage cookie preferences.
The CookieYes icon displayed on the website allows you to reopen the cookie preferences panel at any time.
If the cookies used by the website change in future, CookieYes will allow you to review and update your choices where appropriate.
7. Browser controls
Most web browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete existing cookies;
- block future cookies;
- receive notifications when cookies are placed.
Blocking essential cookies may affect the operation of some parts of the website.
Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found within your browser’s Help settings.
8. Third-party services
Copper Hive uses a small number of carefully selected service providers to operate the website.
These currently include services for:
- website hosting;
- spam protection;
- website security;
- website analytics;
- cookie preference management.
These providers may process limited technical information where necessary for their services.
Further information can be found in our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
Technology and website functionality may change over time.
If the cookies used by the website change, this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect those changes.
The latest version will always be available on this website.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this website, please contact:
James Carter
Trading as Copper Hive
Email:
Postal correspondence:
Postal contact details are available on request.