Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how QuidbridgeTechAI Ltd uses them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from enabling essential website functionality to helping us understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website and help us improve our services.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, certain features would not work as intended. Necessary cookies do not collect personal information that could be used for marketing or tracking purposes.
Examples of necessary cookies we use:
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly. Expires after 12 months.
- session_id: Maintains your session state while browsing. Deleted when you close your browser.
You cannot opt out of necessary cookies as they are required for basic website operation.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us identify which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and how they navigate through the site.
Analytics cookies we may use:
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
- _gat: Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie preferences panel or by adjusting your browser settings.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to enable the display of relevant advertisements. They may be set by advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests.
We currently do not use marketing cookies extensively, but we may implement them in the future for:
- Remarketing campaigns to reach previous visitors
- Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Understanding which content resonates with our audience
You can opt out of marketing cookies through our cookie preferences panel.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services. We have limited control over these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Website
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies or access detailed cookie settings. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" option in the banner or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and other sites you visit.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use external tools to manage tracking:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Your Online Choices: Visit youronlinechoices.eu to manage advertising preferences
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. At present, our website does not specifically respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your preferences through our cookie settings.
Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying expiration periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for their specified duration, ranging from 24 hours to 2 years depending on their purpose
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
QuidbridgeTechAI Ltd
47 Northgate Street
Chester, CH1 2HQ
Email: [email protected]
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit quidbridgetechai.uk.
For details about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.