Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Shivlornphfrozio ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website shivlornphfrozio.ddd. This policy provides information about what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Our use of cookies complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) where cookie data amounts to personal data. Under PECR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (and similar technologies) on your device, and we must give you clear and comprehensive information about them. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the service you have requested do not require consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings on our website or via your browser. Withdrawing or withholding consent for non-essential cookies will not affect your use of the essential functions of our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your cookie preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences (Duration: 1 year)
  • Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing (Duration: Session)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.

  • _ga: Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
  • _ga_*: Google Analytics - Maintains session state (Duration: 2 years)
  • _gid: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (Duration: 24 hours)

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set with your consent.

  • _fbp: Facebook Pixel - Delivers advertisements (Duration: 3 months)
  • _gcl_au: Google Ads - Conversion tracking (Duration: 3 months)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that set cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
  • Google Fonts: For loading custom fonts
  • Font Awesome: For loading icon fonts

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to read their policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Our Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the cookie banner or footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or individual cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and some features may not work properly.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
  • Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date (used for cookie consent preferences)
  • Session Storage: Stores data for one session only
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images embedded in web pages or emails that track activity

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK law (PECR and UK GDPR), our basis for using cookies is as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function (e.g. security, load balancing, remembering your cookie choices). They are exempt from the consent requirement under PECR and do not require your consent.
  • Analytics and Marketing Cookies: These are non-essential. We will only set them after we have obtained your clear, affirmative consent (e.g. via our cookie banner or cookie settings). You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings or your browser; withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under UK GDPR. For details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: relations@shivlornphfrozio.world
  • Address: 2 Seton Ct, Port Seton, Prestonpans EH32 0TU, United Kingdom