Cookies Policy
Information about cookies and how we use them
Last updated: January 2024
This policy explains what cookies are, how flickering-glade uses them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences. We believe in transparency about the technologies we employ and the choices available to you.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are generally harmless — they cannot access other information on your device or run programs.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes on our website. Not all cookies are essential for the site to function, and you can control most of them through our cookie preferences panel.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website would not work properly.
- cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preferences so we can respect your choices across pages and visits. Duration: 1 year.
- session_id — Maintains your session while browsing. Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes).
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site's structure, content, and user experience. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
- _ga — Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid — Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat — Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to enable the display of relevant advertisements. We may use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
- _fbp — Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. Duration: 3 months.
- _gcl_au — Used by Google AdSense to understand user interaction with ads. Duration: 3 months.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes how the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
- user_preferences — Stores display preferences such as font size settings. Duration: 1 year.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Google Ads for advertising measurement
- Facebook for social media integration and advertising
Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to read their policies if you have concerns about their practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Our Cookie Preferences Panel
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or click "Preferences" to choose which categories of cookies to allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the link below:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent, block all cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. Note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on websites, as some features may not work properly.
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific guidance:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookie settings through your browser app or through your device's settings for web browsers. Some mobile browsers have separate privacy settings that control cookie behaviour.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you prefer not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry consensus on how to respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to Do Not Track requests. However, you can use the controls described above to limit tracking.
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data or data that could be combined with other information to identify you. Where cookies collect personal data, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "last updated" date and may provide additional notice through our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
flickering-glade Ltd
47 Gracechurch Street
London EC3V 0BT
[email protected]
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