Cookies Policy

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies enable websites to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and in some cases, tailor content and advertisements to your interests.

How We Use Cookies

prism-nectar uses cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors interact with our site.

We are committed to transparency about the cookies we use and providing you with meaningful choices about how your data is collected.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preferences. Expires after 12 months.
  • sessionId: Maintains your session while browsing. Expires when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies

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

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 24 hours.
  • _gat: Limits request rate. Expires after 1 minute.

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is compiled into reports that help us improve the website. Data collected includes the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display relevant content and advertisements. We currently use limited marketing cookies, primarily for remarketing purposes.

  • _fbp: Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. Expires after 3 months.

You can choose not to accept marketing cookies through our cookie preferences panel.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" option in the website footer or on the cookie banner.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties whose services we use. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise ads on its own advertising network. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media

If you share our content on social media platforms, those platforms may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective platforms' privacy policies for more information.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies using the methods described above.

Cookie Lifespan

The cookies we use have varying lifespans:

  • Session cookies: These temporary cookies expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically expire within 12-24 months.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Legal Framework

Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR. These regulations require us to:

  • Inform you about the cookies we use
  • Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Provide a simple way to manage your preferences

Contact Us

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

prism-nectar
47 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5RS
Email: [email protected]