Cookies Policy

INTRODUCTION

Cookies are small text files storing information that are placed on your device when you visit websites. Different cookies work in different ways. Some cookies are temporary and only stay on your device for the duration of your browsing session (“session” cookies), and some are more permanent, for example, in order to remember you or your preferences in the future (unless you delete them). Cookies may be placed on the website by the operator of the website (“first-party” cookies) or by other parties setting cookies through that website (“third-party” cookies). There are no third-party cookies on our website.

 

TYPES OF COOKIE

Websites use various types of cookies to fulfil many functions. These can be categorised into: Strictly Necessary, Performance, Functionality and Targeting (the “Cookie Categories”, and each a “Cookie Category”).

 

Strictly Necessary cookies

“Strictly Necessary” cookies (also known as “Essential” cookies) are essential to provide basic functions and features of a website. These cookies are first-party cookies that may store user settings and/or provide security for the website. Strictly Necessary cookies are required for use of this website and so cannot be switched off by the user.

 

Performance cookies

“Performance” cookies (also known as “Analytics” cookies) collect information about how visitors use or interact with a website, for example, they can count webpage visits, how much time a user has spent on a website, and page loading speeds. These cookies collect anonymous and aggregated information (not identifiable information) and are used to improve the website. These cookies may be first-party or third-party cookies.

 

Functionality cookies

“Functionality”  (or “Functional”) cookies allow the website to remember choices visitors make (such as their username, location or language) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies help the website to provide services that a user requests, for example, to comment on a blog, or to provide a local weather report. The information these cookies collect is anonymous. These cookies may be first-party or third-party cookies.

 

Targeting cookies

“Targeting” cookies (also known as “Advertising” or “Marketing” cookies) track users’ actions and identify users between different websites in order to deliver personalised adverts in accordance with their interests. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device, which could, indirectly, identify a user. These cookies are predominantly third-party cookies. We do not use any Targeting cookies on our website.

 

Other than Strictly Necessary cookies, which cannot be switched off, you can control whether or not certain Cookie Categories are used through your browser or through our “Cookie Settings” (see section on ‘How to manage cookies’ below). Please note that preventing certain cookies may mean that we can’t offer you some services, some services may not function optimally, or we won’t remember your preferences for a future visit.

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COOKIES WE USE

We use the following cookies on our website:

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HOW TO MANAGE OUR COOKIES

Using our Cookie Settings

You can block groups of cookies based on their Cookie Category using our “Cookie Settings” interface. When you enter our website for the first time, our Strictly Necessary cookies are already enabled. We do not currently use any Performance, Functionality or Targeting cookies. As mentioned above, our Strictly Necessary cookies cannot be disabled by the user as they are required for our website to operate.

 

You can change your cookie preferences when you enter our website for the first time by clicking on “Settings” in our Cookie Banner. You will then be taken to our “Cookie Settings” interface where you can enable or disable the different Cookie Categories (other than Strictly Necessary cookies). You can also adjust your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” widget located at the bottom right of our website (or by opening our website in an incognito window and navigating to the “Cookie Settings” interface via the Cookie Banner/”Cookie Settings” widget if these have previously been closed).

 

Using your browser

Alternatively, if you do not wish for cookies to be installed on your device, you can change the settings on your browser or device to reject cookies. For more information about how to reject cookies using your internet browser settings please consult the “Help” section of your internet browser (or visit www.aboutcookies.org). As mentioned above, setting your internet browser to reject cookies may adversely affect certain features and functions of our website.

 

CONTACT US

This website is operated by Wix. If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please email us via privacy@blackbird-search.com

 

Last updated: January 2025