Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Quartz Discoveries uses cookies and similar technologies on quartzes.life. We use cookies to make our website function, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages so we can improve content about Liverpool’s tours and attractions. You can manage your preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings tool.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can be set by the site owner (first‑party cookies) or by third parties (for example, analytics providers). Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a set period). Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and device identifiers.
How We Use Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies: required for core site functions such as page navigation, security and payment/booking workflows. These do not require consent.
Performance and analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our pages (for example, which tour descriptions are most viewed) so we can improve layout and content.
Functionality cookies: remember choices, such as your region and whether you’ve seen important notices, to provide a smoother experience.
Marketing/measurement cookies: used sparingly to measure the effectiveness of our own campaigns. We do not run third‑party advertising networks on our site.
Examples of Cookies We May Use
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics): performance cookies used to distinguish users and sessions. Typical durations range from 24 hours to 24 months.
_gat (Google Analytics): throttles request rates to maintain site performance. Typically lasts 1 minute.
cookie_consent_status: remembers your cookie choices so we don’t ask again on each visit. Typically persists for 6–12 months.
session_id: a necessary cookie that maintains your session during the booking process. Expires when the browser session ends.
Legal Basis
Under UK law, we can store strictly necessary cookies on your device without consent. We will ask for your consent before setting non‑essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.
Managing Cookies
You control cookies. You can use our on‑site Cookie Settings or your browser controls to block or delete cookies. Instructions are available for popular browsers at the following vendor pages:
Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data
Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/view-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Blocking some cookies may reduce website functionality, such as retaining items in your basket or staying signed in during booking.
Third Parties
We may use reputable third parties to help run the site, such as analytics or payment providers. These providers may set or read cookies on our site to deliver their services. We strive to ensure that any third‑party cookies are only set with your consent where required and that vendors provide appropriate safeguards and data protection commitments.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Our site currently does not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. Where you enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) and it is technically feasible for us to detect it, we treat it as an opt‑out of non‑essential cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example when adding or removing vendors or features. Material changes will be flagged on this page with a new effective date. Please review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or your choices, please email [email protected] or call +44 151 123 4567.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to [email protected] or by post to 28 Water Street, Liverpool L2 8TD, United Kingdom.