Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how Kata ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on kata.co.uk.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
- Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Session cookies: Remember your preferences during a browsing session
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kata_session | Session management and authentication | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our site
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for persistence across sessions
- Session Storage: Stores data temporarily during your browsing session
These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@kata.co.uk
- Contact form: kata.co.uk/contact
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.