Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/cookie-policy/ # Cookie Policy **Last updated: 17 October 2026** Like most websites, NaturesLens uses cookies & similar technologies to help the site function properly, remember certain preferences & understand how visitors use our content. We believe you should be able to make informed choices about these technologies without having to work through pages of technical explanations. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them & how you can control them. ## What exactly are cookies? Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store in your browser when you visit. Some are essential for everyday website functions, such as remembering your privacy choices or maintaining a secure connection. Others help website owners understand how visitors navigate their pages or measure the effectiveness of online services. Cookies may remain in your browser only until you close it, or they may be stored for a longer period. Similar technologies, including browser storage & tracking scripts, can serve comparable purposes. When we refer to cookies in this policy, we generally include these related technologies where appropriate. Not every cookie identifies you personally, but some can collect information that falls within data protection law. ## Why does NaturesLens use cookies? We use website technologies for three main reasons. First, some are necessary to keep the website working correctly, maintain security & remember the choices you have made about privacy. Second, analytics technologies can help us understand how people use our website. For example, they may show which photography holiday pages attract interest, whether visitors find the information they need & which parts of the website could be improved. Third, certain additional features or services may require cookies to function. These could include embedded content or integrations provided by other organisations. We aim to use only the technologies that serve a legitimate purpose & to give visitors meaningful control over optional uses. ## Which types of cookies might you encounter? **Essential cookies** These support functions necessary for the operation, security or reliable delivery of the website. They may also remember the privacy preferences you have selected. Cookies that are genuinely essential for a service you have requested generally do not require your consent, although we still explain their use. **Analytics cookies** Analytics technologies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, including which pages are viewed, how people arrive at the site & whether visitors encounter difficulties. NaturesLens may use Google Analytics for this purpose. Where analytics cookies require consent, we will ask for it before activating them. Certain narrowly defined statistical technologies may qualify for a UK consent exemption, provided the relevant legal conditions are met. **Functional cookies** Some website features may use cookies or similar storage to remember preferences or support an optional function. Whether consent is required depends on what the technology does & whether an applicable exemption covers its use. **Marketing cookies** Advertising or marketing technologies, if enabled on our website, may be used to measure campaigns or understand how visitors interact with promotional content. We will seek consent where required before using cookies for these purposes. The presence of a category in our consent system does not necessarily mean that NaturesLens currently uses technologies within that category. Our cookie inventory provides the details of the technologies actually detected & configured on the website. ## How do we ask for your consent? When you first visit our website, our cookie management system provides information about the optional technologies used & the choices available to you. Where consent is necessary, you can accept or reject optional cookies, or choose which categories you wish to allow. Essential cookies can continue to operate where they qualify for an exemption from consent. We do not treat continued browsing, silence or simply visiting the website as consent to optional cookies. Where technologies are used under an exemption that requires an opportunity to object, we will provide an appropriate means of doing so. Your preferences are recorded so the website can respect your choices on subsequent visits. ## Can you change your cookie preferences later? Yes. You can review or change your choices at any time. Our cookie management system provides a way to reopen your preferences without having to clear all the information stored by your browser. You can withdraw consent for optional cookies as easily as you gave it. Withdrawing consent will prevent the relevant technologies from being used in future, although it may not automatically remove information already stored in your browser. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some technologies may affect optional website features, but rejecting non-essential cookies should not prevent you from accessing the main NaturesLens website. ## Does Google Analytics collect information about visitors? Where enabled, Google Analytics helps us understand website usage by collecting information about visits & interactions. Depending on the configuration, this may include pages viewed, approximate location, device or browser information, referral sources & interactions with website content. Google may process information on our behalf under its applicable service terms & privacy arrangements. Where the use of Google Analytics requires cookie consent, the relevant technologies will be subject to the choices available through our cookie management system. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). ## What about cookies from other websites? Certain features on our website may involve content or services supplied by other organisations. For example, an embedded video or third-party integration may use its own cookies or similar technologies. Where those technologies require consent, we aim to prevent their activation until the appropriate choice has been made. Third-party providers may have their own privacy policies explaining how they use information. Following a link from NaturesLens to a separate website will also take you to a service that may operate its own cookie arrangements, independently of our website. ## Where can you see the individual cookies used? Our cookie management system maintains information about the cookies & similar technologies identified on the NaturesLens website. Where available, the cookie details include the name, provider, purpose, category & duration of each technology. This information is intended to provide a more useful & accurate picture than a static list that may become outdated whenever we update the website or introduce a new service. **Cookie details & preferences** The current cookie inventory & preference controls are available through the cookie management interface on this website. ## How does this policy relate to your personal information? Some cookies collect information that can identify or relate to an individual visitor. When that happens, our use of the information is also covered by our [Privacy Policy](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/privacy-policy/). That policy explains how personal information is handled, the legal grounds for processing, how long information may be retained & the rights available to you under data protection law. ## Will this Cookie Policy change? We may update this policy when our website technology, cookie management arrangements or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published here, together with the date of its most recent revision. If we introduce new technologies that require consent, we will seek the necessary permission rather than assuming that an earlier choice covers unrelated purposes. ## Who can you contact about cookies? If you have any questions about cookies, privacy or how information is handled on the NaturesLens website, please contact us. **NaturesLens Limited** Company number: 10868180 142–143 Parrock Street Gravesend England DA12 1EY Telephone: +44 7517 970026 [Contact NaturesLens](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/contact-natureslens/) **Related policies:** [Privacy Policy](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/privacy-policy/) & [Terms of Website Use](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/terms-of-website-use/).