Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Pivot Parlor uses cookies and similar technologies on pivotparlor.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). We currently use only strictly necessary cookies; we do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website and platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your cookie preferences.

• pp_session — stores your authenticated session token. Set when you log in. Expires after 7 days or on logout. HttpOnly and Secure flags applied.
• pp_platform_consent — records that you have seen our cookie notice so it is not shown again. Stored in localStorage until you clear your browser data.

2.2 Analytics and Marketing Cookies

We do not use analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and, where the law requires it, ask for your consent before setting any such cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services used on our platform:

• Stripe, Inc. — used to process payments securely. Stripe may set cookies related to fraud prevention and payment authentication. See Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
• Social login providers (Google, LinkedIn) — if you use social login, these providers may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

4. How to Manage Your Preferences

Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, there are no optional cookies to accept or reject. If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future, we will provide a preference control here.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, which typically allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block cookies from specific sites.
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note that disabling all cookies may prevent certain features of the platform from working correctly, including login and booking functionality. For guidance on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

5. Your Rights

Under PECR and UK GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. As we do not currently use any, you can control the strictly necessary cookies by clearing your browser cookies (note this may sign you out and affect functionality). For more information about your data rights, see our Privacy Policy. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected] or write to Pivot Parlor, Moselle Avenue, London, UK, N22 6ET.