Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how emerald-flux Ltd uses them on our website, and the choices you have regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Ensuring the website functions properly
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Improving our content and user experience
• Measuring the effectiveness of our content

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

• cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences (1 year)
• session_id - Maintains session state during your visit (Session)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

• _ga - Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
• _ga_* - Google Analytics: Maintains session state (2 years)
• _gid - Google Analytics: Distinguishes users (24 hours)
• _gat - Google Analytics: Throttles request rate (1 minute)

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

These cookies do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

• _fbp - Facebook: Delivers advertisements (3 months)
• fr - Facebook: Advertising and analytics (3 months)

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.

Through Your Browser

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

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and many other websites you visit.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For guidance 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
• Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for handling these signals, and we do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. For information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Data Protection Officer, emerald-flux Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ