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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 15 October 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how BritTools Ltd ("BritTools", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.tip-ascend.com) and provides information about how you can control these technologies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance your browsing experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Helping you navigate between pages efficiently
  • Improving your overall user experience
  • Ensuring the advertisements you see online are more relevant to you and your interests

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. They remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
sessionID Necessary Maintains your session state across page requests Session
_ga Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 2 years
_gid Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 minute
_fbp Marketing Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements 3 months
ads/ga-audiences Marketing Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors likely to convert Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited. For more information about Google Analytics, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Social Media Platforms: If you share our content on social media, the social media platform may place a cookie on your device. For more information about how these platforms use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
  • Advertising Partners: We work with advertising partners who may use cookies to collect information about your browsing habits and provide you with advertisements that are more relevant to you. For more information about how these partners use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Allow all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Open a 'private browsing' / 'incognito' session, which allows you to browse the internet without storing local data

To manage cookies in your browser, please follow the instructions for your specific browser:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari
  • Opera

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and may limit your ability to use certain features.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

For marketing cookies, you can also use the following opt-out tools:

  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: [email protected]
  • By phone: +44 114 234 5678
  • By post: Data Protection Officer, BritTools Ltd, 123 Toolcraft Street, Sheffield, S1 2AB, United Kingdom

Last Updated: 15 October 2023

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