Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: September 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve our website and deliver better, more personalized services by enabling us to:
- Estimate audience size and usage patterns
- Store information about your preferences
- Recognize you when you return to our website
- Improve the speed and security of our website
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide services that you have requested. They include:
- Session Cookies: These enable basic website functionality and are deleted when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: These help protect against malicious activity and ensure secure transmission of data
- Form Cookies: These remember information you've entered in forms to prevent you from re-entering the same information
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including:
- Which pages are visited most often
- How long visitors spend on each page
- If visitors get error messages from web pages
This information helps us improve how our website works and identify any technical issues.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features, such as:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Remembering if you've filled in a form
- Providing enhanced functionality and personalization
2.4 Consent Cookies
These cookies remember your cookie preferences and whether you've accepted or declined our cookie banner.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains user session and form data | Essential | Session |
csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | Functional | 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | Performance | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics - contains campaign information | Performance | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google's opt-out page.
4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
We use CDNs like Bootstrap and Font Awesome to deliver website assets efficiently. These services may set their own cookies for performance optimization.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best website experience
- Decline Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies have been set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Important Note
Deleting or blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use our website's basic features.
6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
DAC EMPOWERMENT CIC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 23 Greatfield Court, Northampton, England, NN3 8UU
Company Registration Number: 16289509
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