Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier and more useful for you when you return.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They can also help website owners understand how visitors interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Wee Hive uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and search filters
- Understand how you use our website so we can improve it
- Provide relevant content and search results
- Ensure our website security
- Deliver personalized communications (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and payment processing. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples:
- laravel_session: Manages your session on the website
- XSRF-TOKEN: Provides security against cross-site request forgery attacks
- remember_web: Remembers your login details if you choose "remember me"
These cookies cannot be switched off and do not store personally identifiable information.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's functionality and user experience.
Examples:
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes unique users
- _gid: Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes users
- _gat: Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate
These cookies collect aggregated information about page visits, time spent on pages, and any error messages encountered.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your location preferences for finding classes near you, or your search filter settings.
Examples:
- Location preferences for class searches
- Saved search filters (age groups, activity types, days of week)
- Display preferences
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners or by us to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.
Third-party cookies from:
- HubSpot: Tracks form submissions and manages marketing communications
- Facebook: Used for social login functionality and Facebook advertising
- Google: Used for social login functionality and advertising
You can opt out of these cookies. If you block them, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4. Search Functionality Cookies
We use Algolia to power our search functionality. Algolia may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver relevant search results
- Analyze search patterns to improve results
- Provide personalized search experiences
For more information, see Algolia's Privacy Policy.
5. Social Media and Authentication Cookies
We offer the option to sign in using Facebook or Google accounts. When you use these services, they may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should check their privacy policies for more information:
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Most of our cookies are session cookies. Performance and targeting cookies typically persist for up to 2 years.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all cookies or specific ones
- Block all cookies from all websites
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before cookies are stored
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
7.2 What Happens If You Block Cookies?
If you choose to block some or all cookies, please note:
- Some features of our website may not work properly
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences and search filters won't be saved
- You'll need to re-enter information more frequently
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using key features like account access and secure transactions.
7.3 Opting Out of Marketing Cookies
You can opt out of marketing cookies while still allowing necessary and functional cookies. To do this:
- Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Use our email unsubscribe links to opt out of marketing communications
- Contact us at support@theweehive.co.uk to update your preferences
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should interpret them.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: support@theweehive.co.uk
- Website: theweehive.co.uk
You can also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.