Cookie Policy

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The Interlude Café
Effective Date: 11 August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Midlennial Ventures Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on websites, landing pages and forms operated for The Interlude Café ("The IC"). It should be checked against the live website before publication so that it matches the cookies, scripts, embeds and consent controls actually in use.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to websites, landing pages and online forms operated for The IC, including any The IC website or page that links to this policy. The IC is a public-facing brand/project operated by Midlennial Ventures Limited. Midlennial Ventures Limited is the legal owner/operator and controller for the processing described in this policy unless a different controller arrangement is stated.

This policy is separate from the Midlennial Ventures company website cookie policy. It is written for The IC-facing website, newsletter/onboarding flow and assessment-related pages, where the tools and visitor journey may differ from the Midlennial Ventures holding-company site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website work properly, remember choices, understand how people use the site, support security, and enable certain embedded services. In this policy, "cookies" also includes similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage and embedded third-party tools.

3. Types Of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are needed for the website to function, maintain security, deliver pages correctly, manage essential settings or remember consent choices. They do not usually require consent and cannot normally be switched off through a cookie banner.

Performance And Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how people use The IC website or pages, such as which pages are visited, how visitors arrive, whether errors occur, and how well the site is performing. Non-essential analytics cookies should only be used where they are enabled on the live site and the required consent has been obtained.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies may remember choices you make, such as cookie preferences or other site settings. The IC does not currently operate a separate app or member-account platform, so this policy should not be read as describing a live app, profile or member dashboard unless that functionality is later introduced and the policy is updated.

Newsletter, Email And Onboarding Cookies

The IC currently uses Ghost for website publishing, onboarding and newsletter/email communications. Ghost or associated email-delivery services may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the site, manage subscriptions, protect the service, record preferences, and measure email or page interactions where that functionality is enabled.

Kit may be used in future for some communications. If Kit or another provider replaces or supplements Ghost in a way that changes the cookies, tracking or consent choices used on The IC website, this policy and the live cookie controls should be updated before or at the time of that change.

Assessment And Form Cookies

Where The IC uses an assessment, Snapshot, WML-related form, survey or other structured data-collection flow, Tally may be used to collect responses. Tally may set cookies or use similar technologies when a form is embedded in, or linked from, The IC site. MailerLite may be used only for parts of the assessment flow, and Zapier may support workflow automation behind the scenes. Zapier does not normally need to be treated as a website cookie provider unless it is exposed through a live embedded tool or script.

Embedded Or Third-Party Content Cookies

If The IC website includes embedded content, such as video, forms, maps, social-media features, LinkedIn content or other third-party tools, those providers may place their own cookies or collect information when you interact with the content. Embedded tools should be checked before publication, especially if YouTube, LinkedIn, Tally, Ghost forms or other third-party services are active on the site.

Advertising Or Targeting Cookies

The IC is not currently intended to use advertising or targeting cookies as an active website feature. If we introduce advertising pixels, retargeting, lookalike audience tools or similar tracking, we will update this policy, identify the relevant providers and obtain consent where required before those cookies are set.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • operate The IC website and keep it secure;
  • remember essential settings, including cookie choices;
  • support Ghost website, newsletter and onboarding functionality where active;
  • support embedded forms or assessment tools where those features are active;
  • measure website performance and understand basic visitor behaviour where analytics tools are enabled;
  • identify and fix technical problems; and
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations relating to consent and record-keeping.

This policy does not mean that every listed activity is active at all times. The live cookie banner, script scan and website configuration should be treated as the source for the final operational cookie list.

5. First-Party And Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by other providers whose services are used on or embedded into the website. Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy and cookie policies.

Depending on the live configuration, relevant providers may include Ghost, Tally, MailerLite, analytics providers, security tools, embedded-video providers, social-media platforms, consent-management tools and technical service providers. Before publication, the live provider list should be checked and reflected in the cookie banner or cookie table if one is used.

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

Specific cookie names and lifespans should be provided in the cookie banner, cookie settings tool or a live cookie table once The IC site has been scanned.

Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, consent is generally required before non-essential cookies are stored on, or accessed from, your device. Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where they are required for the website to function.

Where a cookie banner or cookie settings tool is active, you can use it to accept or reject non-essential cookies and to update your preferences. If no banner is active because The IC website only uses strictly necessary cookies, this policy should say that clearly before publication.

8. Browser Controls

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser. Browser controls may allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive warnings before cookies are stored. Blocking cookies may affect how some websites work.

  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
  • Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

9. Consequences Of Rejecting Cookies

If you reject or disable non-essential cookies, you should still be able to use the basic website. Some optional features, embedded content, forms, assessment flows, analytics measurement, newsletter functions or preference settings may not work as intended. Strictly necessary cookies may still be used because they are required for the website to operate.

10. Relationship With The Privacy Notice

Cookies may involve the collection of personal data, such as IP address, device information, page interactions, email-interaction information or identifiers. For more information about how Midlennial Ventures Limited collects and uses personal data in connection with The IC, please read The IC Privacy Notice.

11. Owner And Data Controller

Midlennial Ventures Limited operates The IC and is the owner and data controller for The IC website and related online activity described in this policy unless a different arrangement is stated.

Midlennial Ventures Limited
Email: hello@midlennial.com

For questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on The IC website, please contact us using the details above.

12. Updates To This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in The IC website, cookies, scripts, providers, regulation or business operations. Updates will be posted on the website. Where a change materially affects non-essential cookies or tracking, we will refresh consent where required.

Last Updated: 11 August 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner. For simplicity, this policy refers to all similar technologies (e.g., scripts, beacons, or local storage) as "Cookies."

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable core functionalities, such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies through the cookie banner.
  2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., which pages are visited most often). This helps us improve our Website's functionality.
  3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to provide an enhanced, personalized experience.
  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing activity across the Website to deliver relevant advertisements tailored to your interests. They may also be used by third-party advertisers for interest-based advertising.

Why We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions as intended.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve performance.
  • Enhance user experience through personalized content and features.
  • Provide targeted advertising tailored to your preferences.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: Managed by us and used to ensure our Website operates correctly.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party providers to enable additional functionalities or advertising services. These providers have their own privacy policies. 

Cookies may remain on your device for varying periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

For details about specific cookie lifespans, please refer to our cookie banner or contact us.

Managing Cookies

Under the GDPR and PECR, we require your consent to store and access non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner, available when you first visit the Website, or update them at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. For guidance:

Mobile Settings

For mobile apps, you can adjust your tracking preferences via your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

For broader opt-out options, use these resources: 

The Digital Advertising Alliance also offers the AppChoices app for mobile devices.

Consequences of Denying Cookies

If you choose to disable or reject certain cookies, parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. This could limit your experience with our services.

Owner and Data Controller

Midlennial Ventures Ltd (trading as The Interlude Café)

Address: Chiltern House, 45 Station Rd., Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1AT, United Kingdom

Email: hello@theinterludecafe.com 

For questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last Updated: November 14, 2024

 

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