Cookie Notice
Last updated: 24 October 2026 · Version: 1.0 · Biz History Check, a trading name of Smudgestone Ltd (company 12756947), Chatterton House, Little Catterton Lane, Islington, Tadcaster, England, LS24 8EA.
What we use now
Our website does not currently set advertising or analytics cookies, and we do not track you across other sites.
Our own code sets no cookies and uses no browser local storage or session storage. We checked the site code on 23 October 2026: there are no analytics, advertising or tracking scripts.
The only cookies that may be set are strictly necessary ones set by our providers, which the law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, PECR) allows without consent:
| Name | Set by | Purpose | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare (our host) | Bot protection; may be set if Cloudflare's bot protection is triggered | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare (our host) | Set only if you are asked to complete a security challenge | Up to the challenge setting, usually 30 minutes |
Stripe cookies (e.g. __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) |
Stripe, on its checkout page once payments go live | Process your payment securely and prevent fraud | __stripe_sid 30 minutes; __stripe_mid 1 year; see Stripe's cookie policy |
If this changes
If we add analytics or marketing cookies, we will not set any of them until you opt in. We will give you equally clear Accept and Reject buttons, add a "Cookie settings" link to the footer, and update this notice. You'll be able to change your mind at any time.
Controlling cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop checkout working.
More information
See our Privacy Notice, or contact [email protected].