Last updated: 22 September 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Publishing Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we use personal information.

By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time (see Managing Cookies below).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies
  These are essential for the operation of our website, such as enabling you to navigate pages, submit forms, or access secure areas. Without these cookies, services you request cannot be provided.
• Performance and analytics cookies
  These help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and how users move around the site. We use this information to improve functionality and user experience. For example, we may use Google Analytics or similar tools.
• Functionality cookies
  These allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.
• Targeting and advertising cookies (future use)
  If we introduce online shop or marketing tools, we may use cookies to deliver relevant advertising or measure the effectiveness of campaigns (for example, Facebook Pixel or Google Ads).

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties on our behalf, such as:

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Social media platforms (e.g. if you share content from our site).
• Payment processors (if you make a purchase in our shop in future).

These third parties may collect information about your online activity across websites. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information.

4. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

• Session cookies are temporary and deleted once you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Use the cookie consent banner on our site to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.

7. Contact Us

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

Acanthus Media & Publishing
St Andrew’s Castle
33 St Andrew’s St. South
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3PH

Email: info@thepublishingstudio.co.uk