Cookie policy

Effective Date: 19 Dec 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how CASKBASE LTD ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Caskbase website (caskbase.com) and our web-based platform services.

CASKBASE LTD 272 Bath Street Glasgow, G2 4JR Scotland

Contact Email: info@caskbase.com Website: caskbase.com


2. About Our Mobile Apps

The Dramfly mobile application is a native app and does not use browser cookies. Data storage within the app uses secure, device-native storage mechanisms and secure server-side databases.

This Cookie Policy applies only to our websites and web-based services:


3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.


Types of Cookies

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

  • First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting

  • Third-party cookies: Cookies set by a different domain than the one you are visiting


4. Cookies We Use


4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website and platform to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and platform functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type session_id Maintains your session state Session First-party csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session First-party auth_token Authentication for logged-in users Session / 30 days First-party

Legal basis: These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent.


4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type language Remembers your language preference 1 year First-party cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year First-party theme Remembers your display preferences 1 year First-party

Legal basis: Consent (you can accept or reject these cookies).


4.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type _ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Third-party ga* Google Analytics - maintains session state 2 years Third-party _gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Third-party

Note: We may implement additional analytics cookies in the future. If we do, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing these cookies.

Legal basis: Consent (you can accept or reject these cookies).


4.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.


5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:


5.1 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, this data is not sent to the server with every request. We may use local storage to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Store temporary data to improve performance

  • Cache platform data for faster loading


5.2 Session Storage

Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use this for:

  • Temporary form data

  • Navigation state


5.3 Pixel Tags / Web Beacons

These are tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand user behaviour. We may use these to:

  • Track email open rates for newsletters

  • Understand which pages are visited

  • Measure campaign effectiveness


6. Your Choices


6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics and functional cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used

  • Manage preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow


6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer

  • Clearing cookies through your browser settings

  • Contacting us at info@caskbase.com


6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies: This may affect website functionality

  • Block third-party cookies: Prevents cookies from other domains

  • Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device

  • Browse in private/incognito mode: Cookies are deleted when you close the browser

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data


6.4 Opt-Out Links

For third-party analytics, you can opt out using these tools:


7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy for more information:

Third Party Purpose Privacy Policy Google Analytics Website analytics policies.google.com/privacy Framer Website hosting framer.com/privacy


8. Platform-Specific Cookies


8.1 B2B Platform

When you use our B2B platform for distilleries and warehouses, we use additional cookies for:

  • Maintaining your login session

  • Remembering your dashboard preferences

  • Storing temporary report filters

These are first-party, strictly necessary or functional cookies.


8.2 Cask Owner Portal

When you access the cask owner portal, we use cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management

  • Remembering your viewing preferences


9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

  • For significant changes, we will display a notice on our website

  • We may reset your cookie preferences for material changes


10. Legal Framework

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:

  • UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

  • EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)

  • ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)

Under these regulations:

  • Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent

  • All other cookies require informed consent before being placed

  • You must be able to withdraw consent as easily as you gave it


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

CASKBASE LTD 272 Bath Street Glasgow, G2 4JR Scotland

Email: info@caskbase.com Website: caskbase.com