Last updated: 14 September 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device when a website is visited. Similar technologies, including local storage, can remember preferences or help services operate.
How Oakums uses cookies
We use strictly necessary technology to keep the website secure. We would also like to use optional analytics cookies to understand how people find and use the website. Optional analytics cookies must not be used unless you choose Accept analytics.
Rejecting analytics will not stop you using the website, viewing boats, downloading the brochure or sending an enquiry.
Strictly necessary cookies
| Cookie or storage item | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Helps identify and manage automated traffic and protects the website from malicious activity. | 30 minutes after continuous inactivity |
oakums_cookie_consent |
Oakums | Remembers whether analytics was accepted or rejected. The final storage name must match the implemented consent control. | Six months |
These technologies are required for security or to remember the visitor's privacy choice and do not require consent.
Optional analytics cookies
If you accept analytics, Google Analytics 4 may set:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Default duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes website visitors. | Two years |
_ga_<container-id> |
Google Analytics | Maintains session information. | Two years |
Oakums uses Google Analytics property G-48FDQE3242.
Analytics information helps us understand visits, popular pages,
referral sources, approximate location, device type and whether the
website is working effectively. It should not be activated until consent
is given.
Google may process information outside the UK. More information is available in Google's privacy documentation.
Advertising and social-media cookies
No advertising pixel was identified in the audited Oakums pages on 14 September 2026. Normal links to external websites such as Facebook or WhatsApp do not by themselves place their cookies through the Oakums website. Those services may process information after you choose to visit them.
If advertising, embedded social feeds, videos or other third-party services are introduced later, this policy and the consent controls must be updated before those services are activated.
Managing your choice
Use Accept analytics or Reject analytics when the consent panel appears. A permanent Cookie settings link should allow you to change or withdraw your choice later.
You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary security technology may affect how the website operates.
Contact us
For questions about cookies or personal information, contact Oakums at liam@oakums.co.uk or on 07463 088988.