Last updated: January 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your device when you return to our website. They enable us to customize content, remember preferences, and analyze how our website is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Goosiacrod Energy uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and content
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Cookie consent cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page view tracking
  • User journey analysis
  • Performance monitoring

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an advertisement. They may be shared with other organizations or advertisers.

Examples:

  • Social media cookies
  • Advertising network cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking cookies

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember information that changes how it behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Font size settings
  • Theme preferences
  • Regional settings

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember what you were doing during your current visit.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Cookie Type Duration Purpose
Necessary Session/1 year Essential website functions
Analytics 2 years Website usage analysis
Marketing 1 year Targeted advertising
Preferences 1 year User preferences

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.

Third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Google Maps: Location services and maps
  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn integration
  • Customer Support Tools: Live chat and support widgets

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie settings

6.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie settings button (available on all pages)
  • Using the cookie management tool below
  • Contacting us directly

Manage Cookie Preferences

6.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Browser-specific instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

⚠️ Potential Issues:

  • Unable to stay logged in to your account
  • Form submissions may not work correctly
  • Personalized content may not display
  • Shopping cart functionality may be affected
  • Some security features may not function

8. Mobile Apps and Cookies

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

  • Local storage
  • Device identifiers
  • Analytics SDKs
  • Push notification tokens

You can manage these through your device's privacy settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website banner
  • Send email notifications to registered users
  • Provide clear information about what has changed

10. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Cookie Inquiries

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
Address: 25 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PN

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see our related policies:

📋 Quick Summary

We use necessary cookies to make our website work, analytics cookies to improve user experience, and marketing cookies to show relevant content. You can control these preferences at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings.