Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 27/08/2024

This Cookie Policy explains how https://alistairridge.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) that help us understand how you use our website. They are widely used to improve website functionality, provide insights into user behaviour, and enable features such as remembering your preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services may not be available.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and any error messages. This helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make on our website, such as your username, language preferences, or other settings, to provide a more personalised experience.
Targeting Cookies: Also known as advertising cookies, these are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
Analyse website traffic and user behaviour through performance cookies.
Personalise content and advertisements to match your interests.
Provide social media features and integrate with third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Google Ads.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and heat mapping tools. These third parties may use their own cookies to collect information about your interactions with their services. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of these third parties.

Google Analytics: Collects data on how users interact with our website to help us understand user behaviour and improve our site. More information on Google Analytics cookies can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/types.
Google Ads: Uses cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing history and interests. Learn more about Google Ads cookies and how to manage your ad preferences here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options,” “Settings,” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit the following resources:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website and limit your ability to use certain features.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: contact@alistairridge.co.uk

This concludes the cookie policy as of 27/08/2024.