Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Heritage & Lineage uses them on its website, and how visitors can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor’s device when they access a website.
They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide anonymous analytics data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Heritage & Lineage uses only essential and minimal analytics cookies.
As a high-end bespoke research service, your site does not require aggressive tracking or marketing cookies.

3. Essential Cookies (Always On)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function, including:

  • Site navigation
  • Security features
  • Page loading and formatting
  • Cookie consent tool

4. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use privacy-friendly, non-invasive analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics 4 or Plausible) to understand how visitors use the site.

Data collected is anonymous and includes:

  • Page views
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device/browser type
  • General geographic region (country only)

We do not track identifiable information.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

Heritage & Lineage does not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Third-party marketing trackers
  • Social media pixels (unless added in future)
  • Behavioural tracking cookies
  • Cookie-based profiling

6. Cookie Consent

When a visitor arrives on the website, they are presented with a Cookie Banner that allows them to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject analytics cookies
  • Manage preferences

7. How to Manage Cookies

Visitors can control cookies using their browser settings:

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block new cookies
  • Allow only certain types

8. How Long Cookies Are Stored

  • Essential session cookies: Deleted when the browser closes
  • Essential persistent cookies: Up to 12 months
  • Analytics cookies: Up to 12 months (anonymous)

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, visitors have the right to:

  • Request access to data held about them
  • Request deletion
  • Request correction
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

For any privacy-related requests:
enquiries@heritageandlineage.com

10. Website Legal Notice

Intellectual Property Notice

All text, images, book excerpts, branding, and genealogical materials on this website are the property of Heritage & Lineage and may not be reproduced without permission.

No Professional Liability

Genealogy involves interpretation of historical records. All research is carried out with due diligence, but historical records may be incomplete or contain errors.

External Links

Any external links provided (e.g., to archives or databases) are for convenience only.
Heritage & Lineage is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This policy may be updated periodically.