Our Cookies Policy

(Last updated: June 2026)

This Cookies Policy explains how The Engine Room (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.engineroom.fitness (“Website”).

It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their use, in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies - remain on your device for a set period

How we use cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

a) Essential cookies (strictly necessary)

These cookies are required for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Page navigation

  • Security

  • Form submissions

These cannot be switched off.

Squarespace sets several of these automatically to ensure the website works correctly.

b) Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance.

Examples may include:

  • Tracking page visits

  • Measuring user behaviour

  • Identifying errors

We may use tools such as:

  • Squarespace analytics

  • Google analytics

c) Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferences or location) to provide a more personalised experience.

d) Marketing and advertising cookies

If used, these cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising.

Examples include:

  • Facebook / Meta Pixel

  • Email marketing tracking

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our Website, such as:

  • Video content (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo)

  • Social media feeds

  • External booking or payment systems

These third parties may collect data about your interaction with their content.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

You can also control cookies via your browser settings:

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block future cookies

Find out more:

How long cookies are stored

Cookie duration varies:

  • Session cookies: deleted after your visit

  • Persistent cookies: stored for a fixed period or until manually deleted

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies.

Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact us

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

The Engine Room
Email: sayhello@engineroom.fitness
Address: The Engine Room, Station Approach, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DN