This policy explains how HK Dance Studios uses cookies and similar technologies on hkdancestudios.co.uk. It is written to comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR, as enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let a site remember your preferences, recognise you on return, or measure how the site is used. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels, fingerprinting) work the same way for legal purposes under PECR.
2. What we currently use
At present, this site sets no analytics, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies. The only cookies that may be set are strictly necessary for the website to function (for example, to remember a form submission state during your visit).
Strictly-necessary cookies do not require consent under PECR.
3. What we may add later
When the site is fully launched we expect to add some or all of the following. Each will only be set after you give consent through a cookie banner:
- Analytics (for example Google Analytics 4)
- To understand how visitors find and use the site, so we can improve it. Aggregated, not used to identify individuals.
- Tag manager (for example Google Tag Manager)
- A wrapper that lets us add and update analytics or marketing tags without changing the site code.
- Marketing pixels (for example Meta Pixel)
- Used only if HK Dance Studios runs paid social ads. Lets us measure ad performance and reach similar audiences.
- Behavioural analytics (for example Microsoft Clarity)
- Heatmaps and anonymised session recordings, to spot where pages are confusing or broken.
When we introduce any of these, this page will be updated and a consent banner will appear on the site so you can accept, reject, or change your preferences before they load.
4. How to control cookies
You can change your preferences using the cookie banner once it is live, or block and delete cookies at any time through your browser’s settings. Most browsers explain how to do this in their help pages. Note that blocking strictly-necessary cookies may stop parts of the site working.
The ICO’s guide to cookies is a good plain-English starting point: ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/.
5. Related policies
See our Privacy policy for the wider picture on how we handle personal data, and our Terms of use for site-use rules.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies on this site? Email info@hkdancestudios.co.uk.