Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 March 2026
This policy explains how whiskyonthe.rocks uses cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help remember your preferences and measure how you use the site.
Our Cookie Usage
Essential Cookies
- Purpose: Store your cookie consent preferences
- Provider: Cloudflare Zaraz (first-party)
- Name: cf_consent
- Duration: 6 months
- Details: Stores a JSON object recording which cookie purposes you have accepted or declined
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
Google Analytics is loaded via Cloudflare Zaraz, which processes analytics at Cloudflare's edge and proxies data through our first-party domain. This means no third-party analytics script is downloaded by your browser.
- Purpose: Measure website usage and visitor behaviour
- Provider: Google LLC (via Cloudflare Zaraz)
- Names and Duration:
- _ga: 14 months
- _ga_[ID]: 14 months
- Requires consent: Yes — will not load until you accept "Analytics" cookies
- More information: developers.google.com
Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising Cookies
Microsoft Clarity is loaded via Cloudflare Zaraz, which processes the integration at Cloudflare's edge before forwarding data to Microsoft.
- Purpose: Capture website usage, interaction patterns, and provide targeted advertising
- Provider: Microsoft Corporation (via Cloudflare Zaraz)
- Types of data collected: Behavioural metrics, heatmaps, session replays, website activity
- Cookie types: First and third-party cookies
- Uses: Website optimisation, product/service improvement, fraud/security measures, advertising
- Requires consent: Yes — will not load until you accept "Session Recording" cookies
- More information: privacy.microsoft.com
Affiliate Cookies — Amazon Associates
- Purpose: Track affiliate purchases and commissions when you visit Amazon via a link on this site
- Provider: Amazon
- Duration: Up to 24 hours for most tracking cookies
- More information: amazon.co.uk
Affiliate Cookies — Master of Malt
- Purpose: Track referral clicks and commissions when you visit Master of Malt via a link on this site
- Provider: AffiliateFuture (on behalf of Master of Malt)
- Duration: 30 days
- More information: masterofmalt.com
Affiliate Cookies — The Whisky Shop
- Purpose: Track referral clicks and commissions when you visit The Whisky Shop via a link on this site
- Provider: AffiliateFuture (on behalf of The Whisky Shop)
- Duration: 30 days
- More information: whiskyshop.com
Your Cookie Choices
Under UK law, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can:
- Use the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit (click "Manage Cookies" in the footer to change your preferences at any time)
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Use browser settings to manage cookies
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Microsoft Advertising Opt-out
Managing Cookies
To manage cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy when our cookie usage changes.
Contact Us
Cookie-related questions: Contact Us