Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Scottish Outposts (scottishoutposts.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy(/privacy-policy/). We use cookies in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and (in our case) support advertising.

Your consent

When you first visit, our cookie banner asks whether you accept non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are always on because the Site can’t work without them. Analytics and advertising cookies are only set if you consent. You can change your choice at any time using the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.

The cookies we use

1. Strictly necessary (always on)

Enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie choices. The Site cannot function properly without these.

2. Analytics (consent required)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it — e.g. which pages are popular. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, mostly anonymous way.

3. Advertising (consent required)

We use Google AdSense and its certified partners to show ads. These cookies may be used to show you more relevant ads and to measure ad performance. If you decline, you’ll still see ads, but they’ll be non-personalised.

4. Third-party / embedded content

Some pages embed content such as maps or videos (e.g. Google Maps, YouTube), which may set their own cookies. Affiliate links (e.g. Amazon) may set cookies on the destination site when clicked.

(Exact cookie names and durations are managed by our consent tool — see setup notes.)

Managing cookies

  • Use our “Cookie settings” link (footer) to change your consent choices.
  • Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking all cookies may affect how the Site works.
  • Opt out of personalised Google ads at adssettings.google.com; opt out of other vendors at youronlinechoices.eu or aboutads.info.

Changes

We may update this policy as our cookie use changes. Check the “last updated” date above.

Contact

contactus@scottishoutposts.co.uk

This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Your Consent Management Platform (CMP) should generate an accurate, auto-updating cookie table — see the setup README.