Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on www.theheartsmystery.com (the “Website”).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

How Cookies Are Used

Cookies on this Website are used to:

Ensure the Website functions correctly
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyse how visitors use the Website to improve performance
Support marketing communications where you have given consent

Types of Cookies Used

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure access, and shopping cart functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use the Website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This helps improve functionality and user experience. These cookies are only used with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings, to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies are only used with your consent.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant marketing or promotional content. Marketing cookies are only placed where you have given explicit consent.

Third-Party Cookies

This Website may use trusted third-party services, such as analytics or Website performance tools, which may place cookies on your device. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your cookie preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings available on the Website.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Website functions.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. For guidance, please consult your browser’s help documentation:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or Website functionality. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: hayley@theheartsmystery.com
Phone: 07971 311636

Last amended 3 February 2026