Cookies Policy
1. What this Cookies Policy covers
This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies (together, "cookies") on our website, what choices you have, and how you can manage your preferences. For information on how we process personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.
In the UK, cookie rules are primarily set out in the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website can store on, or read from, your device. "Similar technologies" can include local storage and other storage/access methods that serve the same purpose.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Operate the website reliably and securely (e.g., load balancing, security protections);
- Remember choices you make (e.g., language or cookie preferences);
- Understand how our site is used so we can improve it (analytics — optional and only used where enabled).
You can find details about the cookies in use on your device via your browser settings and, where implemented, our cookie preferences panel.
4. Cookie categories
A) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function (for example, security or basic page delivery). These cookies do not require consent under cookie rules when they are genuinely necessary for providing the service you request.
B) Preferences / functional cookies (optional)
These cookies remember choices and improve your experience (for example, remembering cookie preference selections). Where these are not strictly necessary, we will request your consent before setting them.
C) Analytics cookies (optional)
Analytics cookies help us understand site usage (e.g., which pages are most visited). Under UK cookie rules, analytics cookies are generally treated as non-essential, and require consent before being set.
D) Marketing cookies
We do not operate this website as a consumer marketing platform and do not intend to use cookies for targeted advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and request appropriate consent.
5. Consent and cookie controls
Where consent is required, we will ask you for it via a cookie banner or preference tool. Consent must be a clear, informed, affirmative choice, and non-essential cookies should not be set until consent is obtained.
If you choose to consent, you must be able to withdraw consent at any time, with the same ease as giving it.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie preferences panel (recommended): If our website provides a cookie settings link, you can change your choices at any time.
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies and manage site permissions. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site may not function correctly.
- Device-level settings: Some devices allow additional controls for tracking technologies.
7. Third-party cookies
If we enable third-party services (for example, analytics), those providers may set cookies and process related data under their own policies. Where those cookies are non-essential, we will request your consent before they are set.
8. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. We will update the "Effective date" above.
9. Contact
Questions about this Cookies Policy can be sent to: contact@geoevident.com