Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies, such as local storage, store small pieces of information in your browser. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences and understand how sites are used.

The cookie banner

When you first visit this website you will see a cookie banner asking whether you accept cookies. Non-essential cookies, such as analytics, are only set if you choose Accept. If you decline, we only use what is strictly necessary for the site to work. Your choice is remembered so you are not asked on every visit.

Essential cookies and storage

These are needed for the website to function and cannot be switched off through the banner:

• Consent preference: we store your cookie banner choice in your browser's local storage so we know whether you have accepted or declined.
• Session use: strictly necessary cookies that keep the website working properly during your visit, for example to keep form submissions secure.

Analytics cookies

With your consent, we use Google Tag Manager to load analytics on this website. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors find and use the site, such as which pages are most popular, so we can improve it. These cookies are only set after you choose Accept on the cookie banner.

Booking widget (ResDiary)

Our online table booking widget is provided by ResDiary. When you use it to make a reservation, ResDiary may set cookies needed to operate the booking process, for example to keep track of your booking as you complete it. These are governed by ResDiary's own policies.

Third-party services

Some pages use services from other companies, such as Google reCAPTCHA on our forms, which may set their own cookies or collect technical information. These are controlled by the third parties under their own privacy and cookie policies.

How to withdraw consent

You can change your mind at any time:

• Decline cookies on the banner when it is shown.
• Clear this site's cookies and site data in your browser settings. This removes your stored preference, and the banner will ask again on your next visit.

Browser controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings, either for all websites or for specific ones. You can also set your browser to warn you before a cookie is stored. Blocking all cookies may stop parts of this site, such as the booking widget, from working properly. Guidance for your browser can usually be found in its help pages.

More information

For details of how we use personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, email info@masonsrestaurant.co.uk.