Effective Date: December 1, 2024
Last Updated: December 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website features to function properly.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigation, security, and access to secure areas.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Preference cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Usage statistics: Page views, bounce rates, session duration
- Performance data: Website speed and functionality
- User behavior: How visitors navigate our site
2.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness.
- Advertising cookies: Show relevant ads based on interests
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Campaign tracking: Measure marketing effectiveness
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring our website functions properly and securely
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Improving our website performance and user experience
- Delivering personalized content and advertisements
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn sharing
- Customer Support: Live chat functionality
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be temporary or persistent:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- Our cookie retention: Ranges from 1 day to 2 years maximum
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6.3 Updating Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the "Manage Cookies" link in our footer
- Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site
- Contacting us directly to update your preferences
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
- Necessary cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We can't improve user experience
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers. However, you can control tracking through your cookie preferences and browser settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Showing a new cookie banner if consent requirements change
10. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Your consent
- Marketing cookies: Your consent
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or want to exercise your rights:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01234 567890
- Address: 123 Repair Street, Manchester M1 2AB, United Kingdom
12. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and privacy:
- ICO (UK): ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies
- About Cookies: aboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu