Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site's owners.
Cookies we use
We only set cookies when you click Accept on the banner that appears on your first visit. Nothing non-essential is set before you make that choice.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Remembers whether you've accepted or declined cookies, so the banner doesn't reappear. | Strictly necessary (set by this site) | Persistent (localStorage — until you clear it) |
| Google Fonts cookies | Set by fonts.googleapis.com when the Lato font is loaded. Used by Google for service delivery and abuse prevention. | Third-party (only set after Accept) | Session / short-lived |
| Google Maps cookies (NID, CONSENT, others) | Set by www.google.com when you click "Load Map" on the contact section. Used for map rendering and Google's own service delivery. | Third-party (only set after you click Load Map) | Up to 2 years |
What we don't use
- No advertising cookies
- No analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.)
- No cross-site tracking
- No cookies from social media embeds
Managing your preferences
To withdraw consent: clear your browser's site data for merakimastersugarist.com. The banner will reappear on your next visit and you can choose again.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. See the ICO's guide to cookies at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/.
More information
For full details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.