Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are integral to the function of many websites, including Leicester Silver (https://leicester-silver.vibereports.co.uk), since they allow a website to recognize a user’s device and store certain information for use primarily for the duration of a web session (session cookies) or until the cookie is deleted by the user (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
This website uses various types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any error messages. These cookies do not collect personal identification information but rather aim to improve your experience on our site by identifying what is working well and what is not.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, a functionality cookie can be used to remember your login information for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, but can also limit the number of times you see an ad, as well as help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations or advertisers, often to build a profile of your interests and to display relevant content to you on other sites you visit.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete the cookies on your device, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. The “Help” feature of most browsers provides instructions on how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to notify you when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may impact your experience on our website, including the ability to log in and use interactive features designed to enhance your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services to analyze website traffic and web application operation, which may involve the use of cookies set by such third parties. These cookies are used for purposes such as measuring performance, analyzing how users interact with our site, and enhancing your user experience. The privacy and cookie policies of these third parties apply to their cookie usage.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your consent is obtained through a banner on our website when you first visit us. This banner explains that by continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to stay compliant with regulations and to reflect changes in the way we use cookies. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised to reflect the most recent update.