Last updated: 15 August 2026
Hawthorn & Key uses only a small number of necessary technical cookies where required for the website to function, remain secure or support normal WordPress administration.
The website does not currently use optional analytics cookies, marketing cookies, advertising pixels, newsletter tracking or public comment cookies.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies may help a website function, remember a basic preference, support security or maintain a logged-in session for authorised users.
2. Who is responsible for this website?
Hawthorn & Key is currently operated by MB Bao Group, Lithuania.
Email: info@hawthornandkey.co.uk
3. Current cookie use
Hawthorn & Key is currently an online journal.
The public website does not currently provide checkout, basket, customer accounts, newsletter subscriptions or public comments.
Because these features are not currently active for public visitors, the website does not currently use shop checkout cookies, newsletter cookies or comment convenience cookies for public use.
4. Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies may be used where required for basic website operation, security, administration or remembering essential technical choices.
These cookies cannot always be switched off through the website because the site may not work properly without them.
| Cookie type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| WordPress technical cookies | Support basic WordPress functions, administration and logged-in sessions for authorised users. |
| Security or hosting cookies | Help protect the website, manage traffic or support technical reliability where used by the hosting or security system. |
| Cookie preference storage | May be used if a cookie notice or preference tool is introduced later. |
5. Cookies not currently used
| Cookie category | Status |
|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Not currently used |
| Marketing cookies | Not currently used |
| Advertising pixels | Not currently used |
| Newsletter tracking cookies | Not currently used |
| Public comment cookies | Not currently used |
| Online shop basket and checkout cookies | Not currently used on the public journal website |
6. Future optional cookies
If Hawthorn & Key later introduces analytics, marketing tools, advertising pixels, embedded third-party content, newsletter tracking or book sales, this Cookie Policy will be updated before those tools are used.
Where required, visitors will be given a clear choice before optional cookies are set.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
You can use your browser settings to review, block or remove cookies.
Blocking necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website from working properly.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when the website, plugins, hosting, services or legal requirements change.
The date at the top of this page will show when the policy was last updated.
9. Contact us
If you have a question about cookies or privacy, please email info@hawthornandkey.co.uk with the subject line Privacy enquiry.
Please read our Privacy Policy for further information about how Hawthorn & Key handles personal information.