What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enable certain features.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on the site ("third-party cookies").
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To ensure our website functions correctly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve your experience and our services
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or browsing securely. You can configure your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
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Stores your cookie preferences
1 year
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Maintains session state during your visit
Session
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Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery
Session
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site's performance and user experience.
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Google Analytics - distinguishes users
2 years
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Google Analytics - maintains session state
2 years
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Google Analytics - distinguishes users
24 hours
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
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Facebook - tracks visits across websites
3 months
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LinkedIn - advertising and analytics
1 day
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. You can manage your preferences in several ways:
Our Cookie Settings
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of many websites, including ours.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Allows websites to store data in your browser that persists beyond a single session
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
- Pixel Tags: Small graphic files that allow us to track page views and email opens
These technologies are subject to the same controls as cookies and are covered by this policy.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices as expressed through our cookie consent mechanism.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Privacy Enquiries
Lively Gearbox Technology Solutions Ltd
14 Whitworth Street
Manchester, M1 3BS
[email protected]