Cookie Policy for OctaNet Ltd
Last updated: 1st January 2024
At OctaNet Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing you with a seamless online experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.octanet.co.uk (“the Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (such as your computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our Website. They allow the Website to recognize your device and remember certain information, such as your preferences or actions, across different pages or sessions.
There are two main types of cookies we use:
- First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the Website itself and are used to improve your experience when visiting our site.
- Third-party cookies: These are set by external services or websites that we may integrate into our Website (for example, social media plugins, analytics tools, or advertising platforms).
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as navigation, page load, and secure access to protected areas of the site. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not work properly.
- Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
- Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, such as which pages are visited most often or if users encounter any errors. This information allows us to improve the Website’s functionality and performance.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies, website traffic monitoring cookies.
- Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They help us provide you with a more customized experience.
- Examples: Language preference cookies, location-based cookies.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver targeted ads to you based on your interests, both on our Website and across other websites. They help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Google AdSense cookies, social media platform cookies (e.g., Facebook, Twitter).
- Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used to enable sharing features, such as “Like” or “Share” buttons, or to integrate social media content into the Website. They are set by the respective social media platforms.
- Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete stored cookies, or receive alerts when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the Website.
- For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- For Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
Alternatively, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information about how to manage cookies across various browsers.
Consent to Cookies
When you visit our Website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept All Cookies” or continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
If you do not accept cookies, please refrain from using the Website or disable cookies via your browser settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, our practices, or the features we offer on the Website. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please check this policy regularly for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
OctaNet Ltd
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
support@octanet.co.uk
+44 (0)1304 795007
This Cookie Policy is designed to ensure transparency in how we use cookies and to help you make informed decisions about your privacy and data preferences.