Cookie Policy🍪
COOKIES POLICY
LAST UPDATED: October 15, 2024
This Cookies Policy explains how Six Cygnets LTD ("Six Cygnets", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://sixcygnets.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences regarding cookies.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site’s owners.
Cookies may be either session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain stored on your device until deleted or until they reach a defined expiration date).
2. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
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Essential Cookies: These are necessary to ensure that our website functions properly and provide you with services you request. Without these cookies, parts of our website may not work correctly.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are most frequently visited and whether users encounter errors. This helps us improve the Site’s functionality and your browsing experience.
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Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
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Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to users based on their browsing habits and activity on our Site. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our Site:
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First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by Six Cygnets and are typically used to support the functionality of our Site.
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Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external service providers such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, or social media platforms. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites and services.
Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies used on our Site:
Cookie TypePurposeExpiry
Essential CookiesAllow our Site to function and provide basic servicesSession or Persistent
Performance & AnalyticsTrack user interaction with the Site, helping us understand and improve user experiencePersistent (1-2 years)
Functional CookiesRemember choices you’ve made to personalize your experiencePersistent (1 year)
Targeting/AdvertisingDeliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performancePersistent (1 year)
4. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis
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Block third-party cookies
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Block cookies from specific sites
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Block all cookies
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Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling cookies might affect the functionality of our Site, and certain features may not work as intended.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
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Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
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Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
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Safari: Manage Cookies
4.2 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will appear, asking you to consent to our use of cookies. You can customize your preferences and choose which types of cookies you want to accept or reject. You can also modify your cookie settings at any time through our Cookie Settings page.
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Site. These services may place cookies to collect information about your interaction with our Site. This information is used to generate reports and improve the Site’s functionality.
To opt-out of Google Analytics, you can use their browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
6. ADVERTISING & TARGETING COOKIES
We may work with third-party advertising networks that use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing activities. These cookies help ensure that ads are relevant and track their performance. You can opt out of targeted advertising through platforms like Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.
7. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature, which sends a signal to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our Site currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as outlined above.
8. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
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Six Cygnets LTD
Address: Oak Gates, 157 Queens Road, Weybridge, KT13 0AD, Surrey
Email: info@sixcygnets.com