Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Creative Sprout uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.
Last updated: 6 July 2026
1. Who we are
Creative Sprout is a UK-based web design, SEO and digital consultancy.
Business name: Creative Sprout
Website: https://www.creativesprout.co.uk
Contact: hello@creativesprout.co.uk
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They are used to help websites work properly, remember choices, understand how people use the site, improve performance, and support services such as forms, embedded tools and analytics.
Similar technologies may include scripts, pixels, local storage, tags and other tools that store or access information on your device.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- make our website work properly
- keep the website secure
- remember your cookie choices
- understand how visitors use the website
- monitor website performance
- support contact forms and spam protection
- allow embedded tools, such as Calendly, to work where used
We do not currently use advertising cookies, remarketing pixels, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar or similar tracking tools.
If we add advertising or tracking tools in future, we will update this Cookie Policy and request consent where required.
4. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for the website to function.
They may support:
- basic website operation
- security
- page loading
- form functionality
- cookie consent preferences
- hosting-level caching and performance
- protection against spam or misuse
These cookies cannot usually be switched off through our cookie banner because the website needs them to work.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Site Kit to connect our website with Google services, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the website. For example, it may show which pages are visited, how visitors find the site, and which devices or browsers are used.
Google Search Console helps us monitor search visibility and technical performance.
Analytics cookies are only used where consent is required and has been given.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies support extra features on the website.
These may include tools such as Calendly, which allows visitors to book a call or appointment.
Calendly may set cookies or use similar technologies when its embedded booking tool is loaded.
Where required, these tools will only load after consent has been given.
Security and anti-spam cookies
Our forms may use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect the website from spam and abuse.
Google reCAPTCHA may collect technical information about your device and interaction with the website to decide whether a form submission appears to be genuine.
Where required, reCAPTCHA will only load after consent has been given.
Advertising cookies
We do not currently use advertising cookies or remarketing pixels.
If we use tools such as LinkedIn advertising, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel or Google Ads remarketing in future, we will update this Cookie Policy and ask for consent where required before those tools are used.
5. Cookies and tools we may use
The exact cookies used on the website may change over time, depending on website updates and third-party services.
The main tools currently used or intended for use include:
| Tool or provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Complianz | Cookie consent management and storing visitor cookie choices | Strictly necessary |
| WordPress | Website functionality and administration | Strictly necessary |
| Hosting provider | Hosting, security, caching and performance | Strictly necessary |
| Fluent Forms | Contact form functionality and form submissions | Strictly necessary / functional |
| Google Site Kit | Connection to Google services | Analytics / performance |
| Google Analytics | Website usage measurement | Analytics |
| Google Search Console | Search performance and technical monitoring | Analytics / performance |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Spam protection and website security | Security / functional |
| Calendly | Online booking functionality where embedded | Functional |
Some third-party tools may set their own cookies or similar technologies. We do not control all cookies set by third-party services.
You can find more information in the privacy and cookie information provided by those third parties.
6. Managing your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you should see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- accept cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- manage your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings option on our website.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.
Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.
7. Consent
We only use non-essential cookies where consent is required and has been given.
This includes analytics cookies and cookies used by certain embedded third-party tools.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our website.
8. Third-party websites and embedded tools
Our website may include links to third-party websites or embedded third-party tools, such as Calendly.
Third-party websites and tools may use their own cookies and privacy practices.
We are not responsible for how third-party websites use cookies. You should read their privacy and cookie policies before using those services.
9. Changes to this Cookie policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will show when it was last changed.
10. Contact us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Creative Sprout
Email: hello@creativesprout.co.uk.
Website: https://www.creativesprout.co.uk