Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ByteWorks UK Ltd uses cookies on this website, and how you can manage cookie settings. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that contain information about your website visits. This policy applies to all cookies used on www.byteworksuk.co.uk and associated pages.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing information stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are automatically sent to the website server on subsequent visits, allowing the website to remember information about your visit including preferences, login status, and browsing behaviour.

Cookies serve various purposes including:

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when your browser closes) or persistent cookies (stored on your device until manually deleted or expiration). Cookies may be first-party cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party cookies (set by other domains).

2. Cookies Used by ByteWorks UK Ltd

This website uses cookies in the following categories:

Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose and Necessity

Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality including security, session management, and user authentication. Without these cookies, website features may not function properly. Essential cookies do not require user consent under UK PECR/GDPR regulations as they are necessary for service delivery.

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
PHPSESSID Session (until browser closes) Website session management and security
_csrf_token Session Cross-site request forgery protection
user_preferences 30 days Website display preferences and settings

Analytics Cookies

Purpose and Use

Analytics cookies track website usage patterns including pages visited, time spent on pages, and user interactions. This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and identify areas for improvement. Analytics cookies do not identify individual users but provide aggregated usage patterns.

Cookie Name Provider Duration Purpose
_ga Google Analytics 2 years Website analytics and visitor tracking
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX Google Analytics 2 years Analytics tracking continuation
_gid Google Analytics 24 hours Session analytics tracking

Performance Cookies

Purpose and Use

Performance cookies optimise website functionality and loading performance. These cookies track performance metrics including page loading times, error rates, and feature usage. This information helps identify performance issues and opportunities for optimisation.

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
_performance_timing Session Website performance monitoring
cache_preference 30 days Browser cache optimisation

Functional Cookies

Purpose and Use

Functional cookies enable enhanced features including remembering user preferences, language settings, and regional information. These cookies improve user experience by personalising content presentation.

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
language_preference 1 year Language and regional preferences
accessibility_settings 1 year Accessibility feature preferences

3. Third-Party Cookies

This website uses third-party services that may set cookies on your device. Third-party cookie providers include:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics cookies track website usage and visitor behaviour. Google processes analytics data according to Google's Privacy Policy. You can control Google Analytics tracking through browser preferences or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Other Third-Party Services

Other third-party services including content delivery networks, security providers, and service providers may set cookies. Each service provider maintains their own privacy policy regarding cookie use and data processing.

4. Cookie Consent and User Control

Consent Requirements

Under UK PECR and GDPR regulations, websites must obtain user consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements as they are necessary for service delivery. Consent must be obtained through clear opt-in mechanisms before non-essential cookies are stored.

Consent Management

ByteWorks UK Ltd provides a cookie consent mechanism allowing users to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Initial website visits display a cookie consent banner explaining cookie use and providing options to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or access detailed cookie settings.

Cookie Preferences

Users may adjust cookie preferences by:

5. Browser Cookie Management

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow users to control cookie storage and deletion through browser settings. You can typically:

Browser cookie management options vary by browser type. For detailed instructions, refer to your browser's help documentation or privacy settings.

Cookie Blocking Impact

Blocking cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are necessary for website operation, and blocking these cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. Non-essential cookies may be declined without affecting core functionality, though some features may be unavailable.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) signals indicating user preference against tracking. ByteWorks UK Ltd respects DNT signals and will not store non-essential cookies where DNT is enabled. However, we cannot guarantee that all third-party services respect DNT signals.

7. Cookie Retention and Deletion

Retention Periods

Cookies are retained according to specified durations. Session cookies are automatically deleted when your browser closes. Persistent cookies are retained until the specified expiration date or until manually deleted.

Cookie Deletion

You may delete cookies through:

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Personal Data in Cookies

Some cookies may contain or enable collection of personal data including IP addresses, browsing history, and user preferences. Cookie-based data collection is subject to UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements.

Cookie Data and Privacy Policy

Information regarding how ByteWorks UK Ltd collects, processes, and protects personal data collected through cookies is detailed in our Privacy Policy. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for comprehensive information regarding data handling practices.

9. Policy Changes

ByteWorks UK Ltd may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookie usage, regulatory requirements, or business practices. The updated policy will be published on this website with the updated date. Significant changes will be communicated to users through website notifications or email.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or cookie usage on this website, please contact:


The Tea Factory
17 Lower Regent Street
Leeds
LS1 5DL
United Kingdom

Email:
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Cookie Policy Acknowledgement

By continuing to use this website following notification of this Cookie Policy, you acknowledge and accept the use of cookies as described herein. You may modify cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or contact us to discuss cookie preferences.