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Cookie Policy
Effective 9 September 2026This Cookie Policy explains how Galam Orven, trading as Black Velvet Events, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described here, unless you have disabled them.
Operator: Galam Orven, 1 Mayfair Place, London W1J 8AJ, United Kingdom
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
- Cookies can be 'persistent' or 'session' cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions.
- Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but they may be linked to other data we hold about you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us improve our services and tailor our communications.
- To remember your preferences, such as language or display settings.
- To enable essential site functions, such as navigation and access to secure areas.
- To analyse site performance and visitor behaviour through aggregated, anonymous data.
- To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
Types of Cookies We Use
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and whether users encounter errors. The data is aggregated and anonymised.
- We use these cookies to improve the performance and design of our site.
- They may be set by third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics.
- You can opt out of these cookies without affecting the core functionality of the site.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- They may remember your region, language, or other preferences.
- They can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
- They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organisations, such as advertisers.
- We do not currently use targeting cookies for real-money gambling or betting purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information.
- We may use Google Analytics for website analytics. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- We may embed content from social media platforms or video hosting services, which may set their own cookies.
- We do not share any personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or to delete cookies when you close your browser.
- For instructions, refer to your browser's help section: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
- Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
- You can also use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage cookies.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- This add-on prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- It is available for all major browsers.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
- If we make material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice on our website.
Current effective date: 9 September 2026
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- ✉[email protected]
- ✆+44 7539 184 720
- ⌖1 Mayfair Place, London W1J 8AJ, United Kingdom