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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last Updated: 1 January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Cary Consultancy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.caryconsultancy.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should disable them by following the instructions in Section 6 below, though this may affect your experience on our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Purpose:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

  • Support login and session management

  • Ensure site stability and performance

Examples:

  • Session identification cookies

  • Authentication cookies

  • Security and consent cookies

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information anonymously.

Purpose:

  • Analyse Site traffic and usage patterns

  • Measure and improve Site performance

  • Understand which pages are most useful to visitors

Data collected may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Browser type and device type

  • Anonymised IP address

  • Referring website

Where analytics tools are used, data is processed in a way that does not directly identify individuals.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.

Purpose:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Remember information entered into forms

  • Improve user experience

Examples:

  • Preference and settings cookies

  • User interface customisation cookies

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Cary Consultancy does not currently use cookies for targeted advertising, behavioural profiling, or retargeting campaigns.

If this changes in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site may be set by third-party services, particularly where embedded content is used (such as videos or social media links).

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party cookie and privacy policies for further information.

Third-party services may include:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Spam protection services

  • Embedded media platforms

5. Cookies We Use

Below is a representative list of cookies that may be used on the Site:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration Provider
cookie_consent Essential Stores cookie consent preferences 1 year Cary Consultancy
session_id Essential Maintains user session Session Cary Consultancy
wordpress_logged_in Essential Identifies logged-in users Session WordPress
wordpress_test_cookie Essential Checks cookie support Session WordPress

This list is not exhaustive. Cookies may be added or removed as the Site is updated.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your settings if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For more information, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

6.2 Cookie Consent Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner or settings tool available on the Site.

6.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. There is currently no industry standard for responding to these signals, and our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track requests.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function correctly. You may be unable to:

  • Stay logged in

  • Save preferences

  • Use certain interactive features

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to operate.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

We may also use limited tracking technologies such as:

8.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small images used to understand whether content has been accessed or emails opened.

8.2 Local and Session Storage

Technologies that allow information to be stored temporarily in your browser to improve performance and usability.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we operate.

Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

10. Your Rights and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object

11. Contact Us

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

Cary Consultancy
Email: hello@caryconsultancy.com
Phone: 07818 090 913
United Kingdom

12. Additional Resources

 

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