Effective date: 11th June 2025
Introduction
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us improve site functionality, track user interactions, and remember your preferences. Similar technologies, such as pixels or local storage, may also be used for these purposes.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and transaction processing. Without these cookies, some services (e.g., online payments) may not work.
- Example: Cookies set by Stripe to process payments securely.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data about page views, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns. We use this information to improve our site and services.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies (
_ga,_gid) track user behavior and site performance. - Big Query: We may use Google Big Query to analyze data collected via cookies for aggregated insights.
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your settings and preferences, such as login details or language choices, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Example: Cookies that save your login state for convenience.
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized ads or content, either on our site or through third-party platforms. We may partner with third-party advertising networks to provide these services.
- Note: If you don’t use marketing cookies, clarify this in your policy or omit this section.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about site usage, such as page views and referral sources. Google may process this data in the United States or other regions. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: We use Stripe to process payments securely. Stripe may set cookies to facilitate transactions or prevent fraud. For details, see Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Big Query: We may use Big Query to store and analyze data collected via cookies for site optimization. This data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy practices (see Google’s Privacy Policy).
- Other Third Parties: If applicable, we may use additional third-party services (e.g., ad networks or social media plugins) that set cookies. These will be disclosed here with links to their privacy policies.
Data Sharing and Transfers
Data collected via cookies may be shared with the third parties listed above. If you are in the EU/UK, note that some of these providers (e.g., Google, Stripe) may transfer data outside the EU/UK. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR, through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses.
How Long Do We Keep Cookies?
Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., Google Analytics cookies last up to 2 years).
- Data retention: Data collected via cookies (e.g., analytics data) is retained for [specify period, e.g., 26 months] or as required by law.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings, where you can accept, block, or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For guidance on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
If you are in the EU/UK, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) via our cookie banner before setting them. You can update your preferences at any time by [describe method, e.g., clicking “Manage Cookies” in the footer].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [insert contact email or form]. If you believe we have mishandled your data, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or via casework@ico.org.uk. We encourage you to reach out to us first so we can address your concerns.
For more details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy).