This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them in the operation of this site, and how you can refuse or withdraw your consent. By using this site you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies as set out in this policy and with the exception of contrary evidence, renounces the ability to contest them in the event of a dispute.
Please read this cookie policy carefully and regularly check this policy page for updates. You should read our Cookie Policy alongside our Privacy Policy as the latter contains more information about the use and handling of personal information, which includes the personal information collected through the use of cookies and similar technologies. Please be sure to also read our Terms and Conditions.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a site uses to store information on a user’s device (mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer). Cookies are sent to your device when you visit a website unless you refuse or withdraw consent. Please note that cookies contain plain text with a string of numbers and letters that act as unique identifiers. They do not contain software programmes and so they cannot harm or damage your device.
Cookies enable our servers to distinguish and record unique site users, and provide us with information about how our site is used (techxpert.co.uk). This allows us to analyse performance and traffic, and offer personalised content, services and products for future visits. For example, cookies can pre-populate fields in our comparison tool to make your visit as easy and effortless as possible.
You can find more information about cookies at www.youronlinechoices.eu and www.allaboutcookies.org. If you would like to know how to refuse or delete cookies, please see the “Deleting or disabling cookies” of this policy.
How do we use cookies?
From time to time we may use and serve cookies, action tags, pixel tags and/or similar technologies.
Information collected by us through the use of cookies and similar technologies may include your time of visit, the duration of a session, the IP address of the device used, the site links and buttons you interact with, the requests you make, your actions from page to page, and your interaction with advertising. Any information we collect is kept safe and secure, as set out in our privacy policy.
The information we collect through the use of cookies and similar technologies is used for the following purposes:
- To understand how users interact with our website and help us tailor our content, features and functions for the purpose of enhancing user experience.
- To collate unidentifiable aggregated information that we use for the purpose of planning and manning developments to our site and services.
- To analyse and assess the reach and effectiveness of our marketing strategies, including promotional material on third party websites. Cookies and similar technologies allow us to track user interaction (clicks) with advertisements.
- To provide marketing material that is relevant to users when browsing the internet.
We are always looking to improve and enhance our website, services and user experiences. As such, we regularly use and adopt new technologies to help us achieve this. Please read this policy carefully and regularly check this policy page for updates.
Third-party cookies
We may ask trusted third parties to record usage, actions and general interaction with / on our site, content and marketing material, which may require the use of cookies and similar technologies that are implemented by these third-parties. Please note that we may not have control over third-party cookies and the information they collect.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor how users interact with our site; this includes the use of Advertising Reporting Features and Remarketing. Google Analytics collects anonymised information about how you use the site.
If you have a Google account and you’ve associated your app and web browsing history to it for the purpose of receiving personalised advertising, Google may also collect a Google identifier which will allow it to recognise your Google account when you are using the site.
If you would like more information about Google Analytics and its handling of cookies and personal information, you can read its privacy policy here. If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics, Advertising Reporting and Remarketing data collection, you can find out how to do so here.
Deleting or disabling cookies
You may delete existing cookies from your device or set your device to refuse cookies at any time. If you would like to delete existing cookies, you can find out how to do so by visiting http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ or https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.
If you would like to disable the acceptance of cookies by your device, you will have to do so by adjusting your browser settings. To find out how to manage cookies in your browser settings, take a look at one of the following guides relevant to your browser:
- Google Chrome: ‘Turn cookies on or off’
- Internet Explorer: ‘Delete and manage cookies’
- Mozilla Firefox: ‘Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences’
- Apple Safari: ‘Manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac’
Additionally, you can opt out of Google Analytics, Advertising Reporting and Remarketing data collection by heading to the ‘Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on’ page.
Please be aware that disabling or deleting cookies may cause some parts of our site to lose some functionality or to cease functioning altogether.