Last updated: 21 September 2026
Williamson Fine Teas Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. This policy explains what they do, when we ask for your permission, and how to change your choice. Please also read our Privacy Policy for information about how we use personal data.
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We also use browser local storage to remember your cookie choices. Some technologies are set by this website; others come from services we use, such as Google, Hotjar and Meta.
| Category | Examples and provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | wt_cookie_consent in browser storage and a cookie, Williamson Tea | Records your analytics and marketing choices. | Up to 180 days, unless cleared sooner. |
| Essential | wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* and wordpress_test_cookie, WordPress | Keep account sessions secure and check browser support when you log in. | Session or the period selected when logging in. |
| Essential | Security and bot-protection cookies, which may include Wordfence and Cloudflare cookies | Protect the website, forms and accounts from abuse. | Varies by security service. |
| Analytics | _ga and _ga_*, Google Analytics | Measure visits and use of pages. | Set by Google; typically up to two years. |
| Analytics | _hj*, Hotjar | Understand how visitors use the site. | Varies by Hotjar cookie. |
| Marketing | _fbp, _fbc and similar identifiers, Meta; Google advertising identifiers such as _gcl_* | Measure advertising and help show relevant campaigns. | Varies by provider. |
Some embedded content, such as videos from YouTube or Vimeo, may use additional technologies when it is displayed or played. Links to other websites, including our online shop, are governed by those sites’ own policies.
You can accept all, reject optional cookies, or choose analytics and marketing separately in our preference panel. Reopen it at any time using Cookie settings. When you withdraw consent, we stop loading the affected tags and try to remove their first-party cookies; you can also clear cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the site working.
For more information about controlling cookies, see the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance.
We may update this policy when the site or the services it uses change. If a change affects your choices, we will ask you again. Questions about cookies can be sent to [email protected].
Williamson Fine Teas Ltd, The Old Vicarage, Shepton Montague, Nr Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8JE.
