Last updated: 10/22/2025
Company: Macfarlane Forestry Ltd
Registered Office: 3 Kilduskland Drive, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead PA30 8HS, United Kingdom

 


 

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Macfarlane Forestry Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on our website https://macfarlaneforestryltd.co.uk, and how you can control them.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy — unless you disable them using your browser or our cookie control tool.

 


 

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

 


 

3. Types of cookies we use

 

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly — for example, allowing you to navigate pages, use secure areas, or submit contact forms.
They do not store any personal information and cannot be turned off in our systems.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies

  • Security/authentication cookies

 


 

(b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most visited, how long people spend, and where they come from.
This helps us improve site performance and usability.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.)

  • Server log cookies

If you prefer, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

 


 

(c) Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices — such as your region, consent status, or form details — to give you a more personalised experience.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies

  • Consent cookies

 


 

(d) Marketing & Third-party Cookies

We may use cookies from third parties (such as social media or embedded content providers) to display relevant content and measure engagement.

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel

  • YouTube video embed cookies

If these cookies are set through our site, they may collect data used by those third parties. We recommend checking their respective privacy policies for details.

 


 

4. Managing or disabling cookies

 

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Delete all cookies stored on your device
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Open the site in a “private” or “incognito” window

To learn more about cookie settings, visit:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our website functions, and some parts may not work properly.

 


 

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or our cookie usage. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

 


 

6. Contact us

 

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Macfarlane Forestry Ltd
3 Kilduskland Drive, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead PA30 8HS
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]