1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how [WEBSITE DOMAIN] (the "Website") uses cookies and similar technologies. It complements our Privacy Policy.
2. What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and provide information on how the site is used. Where this Policy refers to "cookies", it also covers similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage that perform comparable functions.
3. Types of cookies we use
We use three categories: strictly necessary (required for basic Website functionality, for example to remember your cookie choice), analytics (help us understand how visitors use the Website), and behaviour analytics (help us understand interaction patterns through session recordings and heatmaps). Non-essential cookies are set only after you give consent through the cookie banner.
4. Legal basis and consent
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, which permits cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested. All other cookies are placed only with your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie settings on the Website. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
When you give cookie consent, our consent management platform records the date, the scope of consent, and a consent identifier, so we can demonstrate compliance under Article 7(1) GDPR. Consent records are retained for as long as necessary to evidence consent.
5. Cookies in use
A complete, up-to-date list of the cookies used on the Website, including their names, purposes, durations, and providers, is available in the cookie preferences panel on the Website. You can open it at any time via the cookie settings link. The list is maintained automatically by our consent management platform and always reflects the current state of the Website.
6. Third party cookies
Third parties may set cookies when you interact with the Website. Currently these include Google LLC (for analytics) and Hotjar Ltd (for behaviour analytics). We do not control cookies set by third parties. The authoritative list of third parties active on the Website at any given time is shown in the cookie preferences panel. The privacy policies of current third parties apply to the data they process:
7. Managing your preferences
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie settings on the Website. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Website works.
8. Changes and contact
We may update this Cookie Policy. The updated version takes effect when published on the Website. For data subject rights and other privacy matters, please see our Privacy Policy. For questions about this Cookie Policy contact [CONTACT EMAIL].
