Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone when you visit a 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. They help us recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

The Betul Caldr website uses cookies to:

• Remember your cookie preferences
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyse how our website is used
• Remember form information
• Provide relevant content and features

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, if you wish to restrict or block cookies, you can do this through your browser settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to improve our website functionality and understand our visitors better.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Social Media

Our website includes social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with these buttons. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with three options:

• Accept All: Allows all cookies including analytics and marketing
• Necessary Only: Only essential cookies are set
• Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings

6. Browser Cookie Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.1 Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top right
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security"
4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred settings

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three lines menu (☰) in the top right
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security"
4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your settings

6.3 Safari

1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Choose your cookie preferences

6.4 Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu (...) in the top right
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Select "Cookies and site data"
5. Choose your preferred settings

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Mobile Device Settings

7.1 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Go to "Settings"
2. Scroll down and tap "Safari"
3. Under "Privacy & Security", manage cookie settings

7.2 Android

1. Open your browser app
2. Tap the menu button (usually three dots or lines)
3. Select "Settings"
4. Find "Privacy" or "Site settings"
5. Select "Cookies" to manage settings

8. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

9. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK data protection laws.

We do not:

• Sell cookie data to third parties
• Use cookies to identify you personally without your consent
• Store sensitive personal information in cookies
• Share cookie data except as described in our Privacy Policy

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
• Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Questions About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, visit:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - Cookies
• About Cookies
• All About Cookies