Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies when visitors access its information, features, and services. Cookies help the website function correctly, remember selected preferences, understand how visitors interact with different sections, and improve overall performance.

By continuing to use the website after the cookie notice has been displayed, visitors may consent to the use of cookies according to their selected settings. Optional cookies are activated only when consent has been provided, where required under applicable law.

This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy. That policy explains how personal data may be collected, used, stored, and protected.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet connected device when a website is visited. They store a limited amount of information that may be recognised during the same visit or during a future visit.

Some cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Others remain on the device for a specified period or until they are manually removed through the browser settings.

Cookies do not normally contain complete personal data. However, information stored in cookies may be linked to other technical data, such as an IP address, browser type, device information, language preferences, or website activity.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They support basic features such as navigation, security, session management, preference storage, and access to protected sections.

These cookies usually cannot be disabled through the website’s cookie settings because certain functions may no longer work without them. Visitors may still block them through their browser, although this may affect how the website operates.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices made during a visit. These choices may relate to language settings, display preferences, regional selection, or other personalised options.

The purpose of these cookies is to provide a more consistent user experience and prevent the same settings from having to be selected again each time the website is visited.

Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies help collect information about how visitors interact with the website. This may include the number of visits, time spent in different sections, navigation paths, device categories, and technical errors.

The collected information is generally aggregated and used to understand the website’s performance. This helps identify useful sections and areas that may require improvement.

Analytical cookies are not intended to identify visitors directly unless they are linked to other account or technical information.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect technical information about loading times, browser compatibility, website response speed, and system reliability.

These cookies help identify errors, slow loading sections, and other technical issues that may interfere with normal use. The information may be used to maintain consistent operation across different browsers and devices.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to understand interests, measure advertising activity, and limit how often certain promotional messages are displayed.

They may also help determine whether a visitor interacted with an advertisement before visiting the website. These cookies may be placed by the website itself or by approved external service providers.

Marketing cookies are used only when consent has been provided, where consent is legally required.

Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies operate temporarily and are normally deleted when the browser is closed. They may support navigation, login sessions, and other temporary website functions.

Persistent cookies remain on a device after the browser is closed. They may remember settings or recognise returning visitors. Each persistent cookie has an expiry date, after which it is automatically deleted unless the cookie is renewed during a later visit.

Third Party Cookies

Some website features may be provided by external companies. These services may place their own cookies when their tools, embedded features, analytics systems, or advertising services are used.

Third parties control the information collected through their cookies and process it according to their own privacy and cookie terms. The website does not have direct control over how external providers manage these technologies.

Visitors are advised to review the policy of the relevant external provider for information about cookie retention periods, collected data, and available privacy settings.

Cookie Consent

When visitors first open the website, a cookie notice may provide options to accept, reject, or manage non essential cookies.

Essential cookies may be active automatically because they are required for the website’s main functions. Analytical cookies, preference cookies, and marketing cookies may require consent before they are activated.

Cookie preferences can normally be changed through the cookie settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that took place before the preference was changed.

Managing Cookies Through a Browser

Most internet browsers allow visitors to view, block, restrict, or delete cookies. These settings are usually available under the browser’s privacy, security, or website data settings.

Visitors may choose to:

Delete cookies already stored on the device

Block all cookies

Block cookies from selected websites

Block third party cookies

Receive a warning before a cookie is stored

Automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed

Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features from working correctly. Stored preferences may also be removed, and some settings may need to be selected again during future visits.

Browser instructions may differ depending on the device and software version. Visitors are advised to consult their browser’s help section for accurate instructions.

Cookie Retention Period

Cookies are retained only for the period necessary to support their stated purpose. Session cookies are usually deleted when the browser is closed, while persistent cookies may remain for a fixed period.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie, its technical function, and the external provider. Cookies may also be removed earlier through the browser settings or the website’s cookie settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated when the use of cookies, website features, service providers, or legal requirements change.

The latest version will be published with an updated effective date. Visitors are encouraged to review this policy regularly to remain informed about how cookies are used.

Contact and Support

Questions about cookies, consent settings, or the information in this policy may be sent to the support team.

Support email address: support@locowin.co.uk