Words By Hand Ltd – Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy outlines how Words By Hand Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set out in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, as well as to provide website owners with insights into how the site is used. Cookies enable us to enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and personalising content.
How We Use Cookies
Words By Hand Ltd uses cookies to ensure the optimal functionality of our website and to provide a seamless experience for our visitors. Specifically, cookies are used for the following purposes:
Enhancing User Experience: Cookies allow us to store your preferences (such as language or region) and keep track of settings that you have chosen, ensuring a consistent and personalised experience.
Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to collect anonymous data on website traffic, helping us monitor how visitors interact with our site and allowing us to make improvements based on this analysis. For instance, we may track which pages are most frequently visited, how long users spend on the site, and where they come from.
Security: Certain cookies are used to help improve the security of the website by detecting and preventing potential security threats.
While we strive to provide an enhanced experience through cookies, it is important to note that disabling cookies may affect the usability of certain features on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are primarily used to manage your session as you navigate through our website.
2. Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognise your return visits.
3. Third-Party Cookies: In some instances, we use trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand user behaviour on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies from trusted partners to collect usage statistics and track how visitors use our website. Examples include:
Google Analytics: This service helps us analyse visitor traffic and site usage. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, the time you spend on our site, and the pages you visit. This data helps us improve our website’s performance. For more details on how Google Analytics uses your data, please visit the Google Analytics privacy page.
How You Can Manage Cookies
You have control over your cookie preferences, and most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through the settings. Below are ways you can manage cookies:
Browser Settings: You can disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Refer to the help section of your browser for specific instructions on how to do this.
Cookie Pop-Up Notifications: Upon your first visit to our site, you will be prompted with a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or reject cookies.
Third-Party Tools: Tools such as Google’s Opt-Out Add-On can be used to opt out of third-party cookies like Google Analytics.
Please be aware that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website and affect the quality of your user experience.
Data Security and Privacy
At Words By Hand Ltd, we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is kept secure. Any data collected through cookies is anonymised wherever possible and used solely for improving the functionality of our website and understanding visitor trends. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Changes to the Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or how we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Further Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or how we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@wordsbyhandltd.com