COOKIES POLICY
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Glide & Gear ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at [glideandgear.co.uk]. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. This policy aims to ensure transparency and protect your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Types of Cookies We Use
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they can be used to remember your language preferences or login details.
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Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often. This data helps us to optimise our website and make it easier for you to navigate.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as to help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Understand and save user’s preferences for future visits
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions to offer better site experiences and tools in the future
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use third-party cookies, which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting. We use third-party cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. For example, Google Analytics is used to track website performance and user behavior.
Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will request your consent to place cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking on the cookie settings button or adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies. We will display a cookie consent banner on your first visit, providing clear and comprehensive information about the types of cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on your choice during the cookie banner requesting your consent to accept your cookies.
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
Data Protection and Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal data. Any personal data collected through cookies will be processed in accordance with our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, and your rights regarding your data.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Cookies Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of the rights available to you, please call +44 (0) 333 090 5317 or email us at info@glideandgear.co.uk or contact us at Glide & Gear Limited t/a Glide & Gear, 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom.