Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 20th January 2025
At Prior Warning, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login details, language settings, and display preferences) over time. Cookies enhance your browsing experience and make interactions with our website more efficient.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: Essential for the proper functioning of our website, enabling features like navigation and access to secure areas.
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Performance Cookies: Gather information about how visitors interact with our website, such as popular pages and error messages, helping us improve functionality and usability.
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Functional Cookies: Enable the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings, for a more personalised experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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First-party Cookies: Set directly by Prior Warning (www.priorwarning.co.uk).
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Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics tools or social media plugins.
Below are the main types of cookies used:
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They ensure the website works properly during your visit.
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Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period after you close your browser. These remember your preferences and improve your future visits.
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Analytics Cookies: Collect information on how visitors engage with our website, helping us improve its functionality and user experience.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device:
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Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
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Opt-Out Tools: Some cookies, such as those for analytics or advertising, can be managed through their respective providers' opt-out mechanisms.
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Cookie Consent Banner: When visiting our website, you can set your cookie preferences using our consent banner. You can update these preferences at any time.
5. Cookies and Personal Data
Most cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. However, some cookies may store certain details, such as your IP address, browser settings, or site preferences. This information is primarily used for analytics and to enhance your experience on our website. We will not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without your explicit consent.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or to meet legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to check this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via email: info@priorwarning.co.uk
Last Updated: 20th January 2025