Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Nicholson Charters ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on nicholson-charters.com (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

This policy complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003, as amended, and UK GDPR requirements regarding cookie consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored on your device for a set period). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by external services).

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which function in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information. They are set in response to actions you take, such as age verification and cookie consent recording.

• nc_age_ok — Session storage. Records that you have confirmed you are aged 18 or over. Duration: browser session.
• nc_cookies_ok — Local storage. Records your cookie consent decision. Duration: 12 months.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Session preferences — Remembers your display preferences and last visited section. Duration: browser session.

2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often, and whether error messages appear. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are only placed with your consent.

• _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics, if enabled) — Used to distinguish users and throttle request rate. Duration: up to 2 years.
• Analytics data helps us understand how our Site is being used so we can improve the user experience.

2.4 What We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

• Advertising or targeting cookies
• Social media tracking pixels without your consent
• Cross-site tracking technologies
• Cookies from real-money gambling networks

3. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under PECR and UK GDPR:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Used on the basis of our legitimate interests to ensure the Site operates correctly. No consent is required.
• Functional and analytics cookies: Used only with your express consent, provided via our cookie banner when you first visit the Site.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

In addition to our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features from working correctly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as BeGambleAware.org and GamCare.org.uk). These external sites may set their own cookies, over which we have no control. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any external sites you visit.

6. Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:

• Clearing cookies in your browser settings
• Adjusting your browser cookie preferences
• Contacting us at legal@nicholson-charters.com to request deletion of stored consent records

Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew consent.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Nicholson Charters Ltd
12 Charter House Lane, London, EC1A 4PN, United Kingdom
Email: legal@nicholson-charters.com

For further information about cookies and how to manage them, you can also visit the ICO's guide at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/.