A short, clear guide to the cookies our website uses, what they do, and how you can stay in control of them.

Last updated: October 2026

1. The basics: what cookies are

Cookies are tiny text files that a website asks your browser to store on your device. They are a standard part of how modern sites work: they let a page remember what you did a moment ago, help it load correctly, and give the people running the site a general picture of how it is being used. They are not programs and they cannot run on their own.

2. Why we use cookies

On the 8K UK website, cookies serve a handful of practical purposes:

  • Keeping the site working as it should on your device.
  • Remembering small choices you make while browsing.
  • Helping us see, in broad and anonymous terms, which pages are useful.
  • Supporting ongoing improvements to speed, layout and usability.

3. The categories we use

Essential

Required for the website to operate safely and correctly — covering security and basic navigation. The site cannot function without them, so they stay switched on.

Analytics

Anonymous, aggregated insight into how visitors move around the site. The numbers help us tidy up structure and content; they never identify you personally.

Functionality

These allow the site to remember your preferences and offer a smoother, more tailored experience. They may be set by us or by trusted services added to our pages.

4. Cookies set by others

Some cookies are placed by outside services that help the site run or improve — analytics tools, payment partners, social platforms and, where relevant, advertising partners. We do not control those cookies; their own policies explain how they handle data, and we encourage you to read them.

5. Taking control of cookies

You are in charge. Every mainstream browser lets you inspect and manage cookies, so you can:

  • See which cookies are currently saved on your device.
  • Remove cookies you no longer want.
  • Prevent sites from setting new cookies.
  • Ask the browser to warn you whenever a cookie is about to be stored.

Bear in mind that switching cookies off can reduce how well the site works and may hide some features.

6. Browser-by-browser steps

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Settings/Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.

Menu names change from time to time, so if a label has moved, search your browser’s settings for “cookies”.

7. Updates to this policy

As technology, the law or our own practices evolve, we may refresh this page. Whenever we do, the revision date at the top will change, so it is worth checking back occasionally.

8. Contact us

Questions about how we use cookies? Reach our team any time:

  • WhatsApp: +32 467 617 080