Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Olbek places on your device when you visit this website, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent at any time. It should be read alongside the Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your browsing session or preferences. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their sites work efficiently, to gather analytical data, and to provide a more consistent experience for returning visitors.
Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot be used to introduce malicious software to your device. They cannot access information stored elsewhere on your hard drive, nor can they read other cookies placed by other websites.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies on this website into four groups based on their purpose. Your consent choices, where applicable, apply per category.
2.1 — Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take — such as adjusting your cookie preferences, completing a contact form, or navigating between pages. They do not store any personally identifying information and cannot be used to track your browsing activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| olbek_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state across page requests | Session |
2.2 — Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide a more personalised experience. For example, they may remember your preferred language or the region you are browsing from, or store settings you have customised during your visit. The information these cookies collect is anonymised and cannot track your activity on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| olbek_prefs | Remembers display preferences and navigation history within a session | 30 days |
| olbek_region | Stores your geographical region to localise content where relevant | 90 days |
2.3 — Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with this website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised — it provides information about pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic sources, and navigational patterns. This information is used solely to improve the structure and content of the website and is not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics reporting | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique identifier for aggregating statistical data | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device after you provide consent via the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by selecting "Cookie Settings" in the footer of this page.
2.4 — Third-Party Embedded Content
Certain pages on this website embed third-party content, including map views provided by Google Maps. When embedded content is loaded, the third-party provider may place their own cookies on your device. Olbek does not control these cookies and is not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party providers. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party service you interact with via this website.
| Service | Location on Site | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Contact page | Displays an interactive location map. Subject to Google's own cookie and privacy policies. |
| Google Fonts | All pages | Loads web fonts. May log requests; Google's privacy policy applies. |
3. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The banner presents three options:
- Accept All: Consent is given for all cookie categories, including analytics and functional cookies.
- Necessary Only: Only strictly necessary cookies are placed. Analytics and functional cookies are not activated.
- Functional Only: Strictly necessary and functional cookies are placed. Analytics cookies are not activated.
Consent is recorded in the olbek_consent cookie and is valid for 12 months from the date of the choice. You will be prompted again upon that cookie's expiry.
4. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You may change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page on this website. This will re-open the consent banner and allow you to update your preferences.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal. After withdrawal, no new cookies in the relevant category will be placed; however, cookies already on your device from a prior session will remain until they expire or you delete them manually via your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies via their settings. The steps for doing so vary by browser. Guidance for the most common browsers is available at the following addresses (these are external resources — Olbek is not responsible for their content):
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari (macOS/iOS): support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/topic/delete-and-manage-cookies
Please note that if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, certain parts of this website may not function as expected. Blocking analytics or functional cookies will not affect your ability to access content, but may reduce the consistency of your browsing experience.
6. Opt-Out from Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about visit activity with Google Analytics.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. The effective date at the top of this document indicates the date of the most recent revision. Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice on the website. Continued use of this website following publication of an updated Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about the cookies used on this website, please contact us:
Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Olbek, 56 Rivington Street, EC2A 3QP London, United Kingdom · [email protected]