Last updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Professor Herb (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (professorherb.co.uk). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We are committed to complying with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), as updated by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Similar technologies include tracking pixels, local storage, device fingerprinting and scripts. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” for simplicity.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To make our website function properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- (Where you consent) to deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
3. Types of cookies we use
We categorise cookies as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, network management, accessibility and remembering items in your shopping basket. They do not require your consent.
Statistical / Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Under the updated PECR rules (from February 2026), cookies used solely for statistical purposes by us (the website operator) do not require consent, provided we give you clear information and a simple means of objecting. We still give you the choice to opt out.
Functionality / Appearance Cookies These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region or accessibility settings) and provide enhanced, more personal features. Under the updated PECR rules, these may not require consent if used solely for this purpose, provided you have a simple means of objecting.
Marketing / Advertising Cookies These cookies are used to track visitors across websites so that relevant advertisements can be displayed. They usually require your prior consent. We only set these cookies if you actively choose to accept them.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties. These may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising or social media platforms
- Payment processors or other service providers
We do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.
5. Cookie duration
Cookies may be either:
- Session cookies – temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
The exact duration of each cookie is listed in our cookie table (or can be viewed via your browser settings or our cookie preference centre).
6. How to manage your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website you will see a cookie banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences by category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link (usually found in the footer of our website) or by revisiting the cookie banner.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before withdrawal.
For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will show when it was last revised.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Professor Herb Email: sales@professorherb.co.uk Website: professorherb.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.
