Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Narrowboat Round Tuit website, in the blog and in the Bobbin on the Water shop.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site.

There are two main types:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website and shop to work
  • Non‑essential cookies – used for analytics, performance and marketing

We only use non‑essential cookies with your consent.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep the website and shop running smoothly
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Improve our content and user experience
  • Support embedded content (e.g. videos, maps)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive information.

3. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies (always active)

These are required for:

  • Basic website functionality
  • Checkout and shopping cart features in Bobbin on the Water
  • Security and performance
  • Remembering your cookie preferences

You cannot turn these off, but they do not store personal information.

Analytics and performance cookies (optional)

These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Traffic statistics (pages visited, time on site, device type)

These only run if you choose to accept them.

Marketing and third‑party cookies (optional)

These may be set by third‑party services we use, such as:

  • Print‑on‑demand partners (e.g. Printful)
  • Social media sharing tools
  • Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos
  • Embedded maps or external content

These cookies may track your activity across other websites. They only run with your consent.

4. Third‑party services that may set cookies

We work with trusted providers to run both Narrowboat Round Tuit and Bobbin on the Water, including:

  • Print‑on‑demand fulfilment partners
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Email newsletter services
  • Embedded content platforms

Each provider has its own cookie and privacy practices.

5. Your cookie choices

When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner that lets you:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non‑essential cookies
  • Choose which categories you’re comfortable with

You can change your preferences at any time by using the MANAGE CONSENT button at the bottom of each page

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

6. How to disable cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

You can usually find these settings under:

  • Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Preferences → Privacy

Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect how the site works.

7. Updates to this cookie policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law or how we run our website. Any updates will appear on this page with a new date.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at: admin@narrowboatroundtuit.co.uk.