Effective Date: [24th April 2025]
Last Updated: [24th April 2025]
Welcome to www.web22.co.uk (the "Website"), operated by Web22 ("we", "us", or "our"). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our Website, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies are not harmful — they do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other data stored on your device. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies for various purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to your actions — for example, filling out forms or setting your privacy preferences.
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Example: remembering your session or login state.
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Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work properly.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our site.
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Example: Google Analytics, which shows how many people visited the site and which pages were viewed.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember your choices (such as language, region, or username) and provide enhanced features.
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Example: remembering a language setting or display preference.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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These cookies may be set through our site by third-party advertisers.
e. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by services that appear on our pages, such as YouTube (for embedded videos), Facebook (social sharing), or Google (maps, analytics, or reCAPTCHA). These cookies are controlled by those third parties.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Improve the functionality and performance of our website
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Analyze traffic and usage patterns
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Enhance your browsing experience
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Enable certain features, like forms and interactive elements
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Deliver relevant content or advertising (if applicable)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View what cookies are stored
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Delete cookies
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Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
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Set preferences for certain websites
Please note: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain parts of the Website, and some features may not function properly.
For your convenience, here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing cookies on your device — except for strictly necessary cookies, which are exempt.
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page or adjusting your browser settings.
6. Data Protection and Your Rights
Some cookies may involve the collection of personal data, such as your IP address or browsing activity. In such cases, our use of cookies is also subject to our Privacy Policy and your rights under data protection law, including:
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The right to access the data we hold about you
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The right to withdraw consent
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The right to object to data processing
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The right to request data deletion
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please get in touch with us:
Email: agency@web22.co.uk
Phone: 07759 982 493
Website: www.web22.co.uk