Last updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Sarah Jones, a sole trader operating under the name ELEVATE (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

For more information about how we use personal data generally, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage (together referred to as “cookies” in this policy).

2. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

A) Strictly necessary (essential) cookies

These cookies are required for the website to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you make such as:

• navigating the site
• submitting forms
• setting privacy preferences
• security and fraud prevention
• maintaining sessions (where applicable)

Legal basis (UK): These are allowed under PECR because they are essential for providing the website/service you request.

B) Functional cookies

These cookies help the website remember choices you make (such as preferences) and provide enhanced features.

These may be set by us or by tools we use to support website functionality.

Consent: Where functional cookies are not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent via our cookie banner/settings.

C) Analytics (performance) cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are visited most, how users move around the site, and whether pages load correctly). This helps us improve the website.

Examples may include: Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools).

Consent: Analytics cookies are only used if you consent via the cookie banner/settings.

D) Marketing / advertising cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• show relevant content
• limit how often you see certain content
• understand engagement across channels

Marketing cookies may be set by us or by third parties (for example, social platforms) if these technologies are present on the site.

Consent: Marketing cookies are only used if you consent via the cookie banner/settings.

E) Embedded media and third-party platform cookies

If we embed content or provide links to third-party platforms (for example, YouTube videos, social media content, or buttons such as WhatsApp), those third parties may set cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with the embedded content.

These cookies are controlled by the third party and are subject to their policies.

Consent: Where applicable, these cookies will only be used if you consent via our cookie banner/settings and/or when you interact with the embedded content.

3. Third parties who may set cookies

Depending on how the website is configured, cookies may be set by third parties such as:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Video hosting (e.g., YouTube)
• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest)
• Website security and anti-spam tools
• Website hosting and performance tools
• Payment providers (if/when payment features are used)
• Email marketing platforms (where embedded signup forms are used)

Third-party providers may store or process data outside the UK. See our Privacy Policy for information about international transfers and safeguards.

4. How you can manage cookies

Cookie banner / settings

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• accept all cookies
• reject non-essential cookies
• customise cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings option on our website (where available).

Browser settings

You can also manage cookies using your browser settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note:

• blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the site to stop working properly
• blocking non-essential cookies may reduce functionality or personalisation

5. How long cookies last

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), or
• Persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them)

Where cookie durations are shown in our cookie settings panel (if available), those durations apply.

6. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how our website operates. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last updated” date at the top.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Sarah Jones, operating under the name ELEVATE
87a Chapel Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5AE
Email: sarah@sarah-j.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7531 228089

8. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.