Cookie Policy

Introduction

1.1    Our website uses cookies.

1.2    We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy when you first visit our website.

Credit

2.1    This document was created using a template from SEQ Legal (http://www.seqlegal.com).

About cookies

3.1    A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

3.2    Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

3.3    Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

3.4    Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.

Analytics cookies

4.1    We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website.

4.2    Our analytics service provider generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies.

4.3    The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website.

4.4    Our analytics service provider’s privacy policy is available at: [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/].

Blocking cookies

5.1    Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies; for example:

(a)    in Internet Explorer (version 11) you can block cookies using the cookie handling override settings available by clicking “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy” and then “Advanced”;

(b)    in Firefox (version 47) you can block all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy”, selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, and unticking “Accept cookies from sites”; and

(c)    in Chrome (version 52), you can block all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, and then selecting “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.

5.2    Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.

5.3    If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website. 

Deleting cookies

6.1    You can delete cookies already stored on your computer; for example:

(a)    in Internet Explorer (version 11), you must manually delete cookie files (you can find instructions for doing so at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-11);

(b)    in Firefox (version 47), you can delete cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options” and “Privacy”, then selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, clicking “Show Cookies”, and then clicking “Remove All Cookies”; and

(c)    in Chrome (version 52), you can delete all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Clear browsing data”, and then selecting “Cookies and other site and plug-in data” before clicking “Clear browsing data”.

6.2    Deleting cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.

Our details

7.1    This website is owned and operated by SOHO Coffee Shops Ltd. trading as SOHO Coffee Co.

7.2    You can contact us:

(a)    by post: SOHO Coffee Co. Unit K, Ashville Trading Estate, The Runnings, Cheltenham, GL51 9PT;

(b)     by email: talktous@sohocoffee.co.uk.

Our approach is simple. We believe business should be a force for good and being socially responsible we are fully supportive of the UK Modern Slavery Act and the transparency it encourages.

SOHO Coffee Co. is opposed to all forms of human trafficking and slavery and takes all necessary steps to ensure the promotion of sound, moral and ethical practices throughout the whole of its business.

We recognise we are on a journey; that Modern Slavery is a complex issue which requires our constant review. We are learning and are on a path of continuous improvement as our understanding grows.

Supply Chain

Ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility and traceability are key components for our partners.

Right now, we are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking within our supply chain. We require our supply chain partners adhere to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Team

We set out to achieve a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking through the provision of training to our team.

Our ‘team working recipe’ is to be inclusive and to embrace and celebrate everyone’s differences. We wholeheartedly believe in creating a happy, honest and inspiring working environment providing everyone with the opportunity to contribute, make a difference and be themselves.

Our Equal Opportunities Policy is the cornerstone of our Recruitment, Selection and Development programmes. We embrace the diversity recruiting different nationalities affords our business, recognising the personality and interest that team from multi-cultural backgrounds brings to SOHO.

All team undergo comprehensive rights to work checks before beginning their employment with SOHO. They are required through their Particulars of Employment, to sign and commit to contributing to a positive working environment.

Their working life is underpinned by SOHO’s approach to Dignity at Work, Health and Wellbeing and Safeguarding of Adults. We encourage open, yet safe, dialogue between all levels of team. Our directors operate an open-door approach where all team are encouraged to speak openly and honestly.

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of SOHO Coffee Co., together with all its parent and subsidiary undertakings from time to time and is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This constitutes SOHO Coffee Co.’s Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.