Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website

Last Updated: January 2024 gridbyte.cc

Your Privacy Matters

At gridbyte.cc, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and store your information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use.

Quick Summary: We use essential cookies to make our website work properly, analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, and marketing cookies to provide personalized content and advertisements. You can control your cookie preferences at any time.

What Are Cookies?

Understanding Cookie Technology

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

Think of cookies as digital memory that helps websites remember your preferences and actions. When you visit a website, it can send cookies to your device, which are then stored in your web browser. The website can then read these cookies to understand your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are essential for many website functionalities including maintaining your login status, remembering your preferences, enabling shopping carts, and providing personalized content. They make the web more user-friendly and efficient by reducing the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

How Cookies Work

1

You Visit a Website

Your browser sends a request to our web server

2

Server Sends Cookies

Our server includes cookie data in the response

3

Browser Stores Cookies

Your browser saves the cookie files locally

4

Cookies Enhance Experience

Website uses cookie data for better functionality

Types of Cookies

Categories of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Security features
Basic website functions
Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

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

Page visit analytics
User behavior tracking
Performance optimization

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Language preferences
User interface settings
Enhanced features

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Targeted advertising
Social media integration
Cross-site tracking

How We Use Cookies

Understanding the specific ways cookies enhance your experience on our website

Website Performance

  • Optimizing page load speeds and content delivery
  • Monitoring website traffic and user engagement patterns
  • Identifying and resolving technical issues

User Experience

  • Providing personalized content and recommendations
  • Customizing interface language and layout

Analytics & Insights

  • Measuring campaign effectiveness and ROI
  • Understanding popular content and features
  • Generating statistical reports for business decisions

Marketing & Advertising

  • Integrating with social media platforms
  • Measuring conversion rates and advertising performance
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Third-Party Integration

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses various third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site, which helps us improve user experience.

Social Media Integration: Our website includes social media buttons and/or plugins on this page that connect with social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. These platforms may set cookies when you're logged in to their services.

Marketing Platforms: We use various marketing tools and platforms that set cookies to track the effectiveness of our campaigns and provide you with relevant content and advertisements.

Third-Party Services We Use:

Google Analytics
Google Ads
LinkedIn Insights
Facebook Pixel
Hotjar
Mailchimp
Cookie Management

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Here's how to manage your preferences.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, be notified when cookies are being placed, or delete specific cookies.

How to access: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data

Cookie Consent Tool

Use our cookie consent tool to customize your preferences. You can opt-in or opt-out of different cookie categories and change your settings anytime.

Opt-Out Options

Many advertising networks offer opt-out options that prevent your data from being used for targeted advertising. You can also use privacy-focused browsers and extensions.

Recommended: Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, Ghostery

Important Considerations

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly. If you block all cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Essential Cookies

These cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality.

Non-Essential Cookies

These can be disabled through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Get In Touch

Office Address

125 Old Broad Street
London EC2N 1AR
United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 20 7946 0958

Email Address

[email protected]

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 18:00

We're here to help with any questions about your privacy, cookies, or data protection. Our team typically responds within 24 hours during business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do cookies last?

Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, which can range from days to years.

Can I delete cookies manually?

Yes, you can delete cookies through your browser settings or using third-party tools. However, this may affect your browsing experience on websites.

Do you share cookie data with third parties?

We may share aggregated, anonymized data with trusted partners for analytics and advertising purposes. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

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Policy History & Updates

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.

Last Updated January 2024
Next Review Date January 2025
Version v2.1

Recent Changes

  • • Added details about new third-party integrations
  • • Enhanced cookie management instructions
  • • Updated privacy contact information
  • • Clarified cookie retention periods