Effective Date: 25 Jan 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how TaxFreeChildcaree.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, taxfreechildcaree.co.uk (“the Site”). It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
There are different types of cookies, including:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username or language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting Cookies or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your online activity and help us deliver more relevant advertisements based on your interests.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- To improve your browsing experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with a more personalized experience.
- To analyse how our Site is used: Performance cookies help us gather data on how visitors interact with our Site, so we can enhance the overall user experience.
- To track and deliver advertising: We use targeting cookies to tailor ads to you based on your browsing habits and interests.
- For security: Cookies help ensure the integrity and security of the Site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the cookies we use on our Site:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Performance/Analytics | Used to distinguish users and calculate visits to the website. | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance/Analytics | Used to store and update a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance/Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Functionality | Remembers your consent choice for cookies. | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins, advertising partners) that may place cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective parties. For example, Google’s privacy policy is available here.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your browser. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Site and prevent certain features from functioning correctly.
Here’s how you can manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Alternatively, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information about managing cookies.
6. Consent to Cookies
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a banner informing you of the use of cookies. If you accept, we will set cookies on your device. You can always withdraw your consent by adjusting your browser settings or using the “Cookie Settings” tool on our Site.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we update this policy, we will post the new version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]