Cookies Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how people use our website. Cookies themselves do not contain personal information, though they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.

Similar technologies, such as local storage and session storage, work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes on our website. Some are essential for the site to function properly, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors interact with our content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating the site. Without these cookies, some parts of the website would not work.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure and content of our site.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - identifies user session 24 hours

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our website. This helps us identify popular content, understand user journeys, and improve the overall experience. Google Analytics data is anonymised and we do not use it to identify individual visitors.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook - tracks visits across websites 3 months
li_sugr LinkedIn - browser identifier 3 months

We use marketing cookies sparingly. They help us measure the effectiveness of our occasional advertising campaigns and ensure that when we do advertise, it reaches people who might genuinely benefit from our services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies: This allows us to use all cookie types described above
  • Manage preferences: This lets you choose which categories of cookies to allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.

Browser Controls

In addition to our cookie consent tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View the cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

The process for managing cookies varies between browsers. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We work with:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may transfer data to servers outside the UK. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Social Media Platforms

If we embed content from social media platforms or use their tracking pixels for advertising, these services may set their own cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for information about how they use cookies:

  • Facebook/Meta: Meta Privacy Policy
  • LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies using the methods described above.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended:

  • Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Disabling these does not affect your experience but reduces our ability to improve the site
  • Marketing cookies: Disabling these may mean you see less relevant advertising elsewhere

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

The duration of each cookie we use is listed in the tables above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Questions

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Crystal Fury Limited, 47 Bartholomew Lane, London, EC2N 2AB

Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Information.