Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 October 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide usage information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for two main purposes on EspressoMachines.uk:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for saving your privacy choices and enabling core navigation.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Provided by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
3. Cookies Used on This Website
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
espresso-machines-uk-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences in local storage. | Persistent (1 year) |
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" or enable Analytics in your cookie settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Used to maintain session state and pageview tracking. | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Affiliate Cookies
When you click a link to view an espresso machine on a merchant website (such as Amazon.co.uk), that merchant will set their own tracking cookies on their domain to attribute any subsequent purchase to our referral. These third-party cookies are governed by the merchant's privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer, or by clearing your browser cookies and local storage.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: hi@espressomachines.uk