Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us make our website work more efficiently and provide information about how the site is being used.

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our website (https://cecure.uk) to:

• Ensure our website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website to improve user experience
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Monitor website performance and security
• Provide personalized content where appropriate

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

What they do:

• Enable core website functionality
• Remember your cookie preferences
• Maintain security during your visit
• Keep you logged in to secure areas (if applicable)

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored for up to 1 year)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

What they do:

• Count the number of visitors and page views
• Track how visitors move around the site
• Identify popular content and pages
• Help us improve website performance and user experience
• Monitor website loading times and errors

Third-party services: We may use Google Analytics or similar services

Duration: Typically stored for up to 26 months

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance website functionality and personalization.

What they do:

• Remember your preferences (language, region, text size)
• Store information you've entered in forms
• Provide enhanced features like live chat (if available)
• Remember previous actions on the website

Duration: Usually stored for the duration of your session or up to 1 year

3.4 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Monitor and improve website performance.

What they do:

• Track website speed and loading times
• Monitor for technical errors or issues
• Help optimize website performance
• Ensure security monitoring and threat detection

Duration: Typically stored for up to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

4.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration
• Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Purpose: Faster loading of website resources (fonts, frameworks)
• Examples: Google Fonts, Bootstrap CDN, jQuery CDN
• Data collected: Basic request information for content delivery

4.3 Security Services

• Purpose: Website security monitoring and DDoS protection
• Data collected: IP addresses, request patterns for security analysis
• Duration: As required for security purposes

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (not recommended)
• Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Android Chrome: Chrome menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent core website functionality
• Analytics cookies: We won't be able to track anonymous usage to improve the site
• Functional cookies: You may lose personalized features and preferences
• Performance cookies: We may not detect and fix technical issues as effectively

Our website will still function, but some features may not work as intended or may be unavailable.

7. Cookie Consent

7.1 Consent Requirements

Under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), we:

• Only set essential cookies without consent
• Request consent for non-essential cookies
• Provide clear information about cookie purposes
• Allow you to withdraw consent at any time

7.2 Managing Consent

You can manage your cookie consent preferences by:

• Using the cookie banner when you first visit our site
• Changing your browser settings as described above
• Contacting us directly to update your preferences

8. Cookies and IT Security

As cyber security specialists, we take cookie security seriously:

• Secure transmission: Cookies are transmitted over encrypted connections where possible
• Limited data: We minimize the personal data stored in cookies
• Regular review: We regularly audit and update our cookie usage
• Security monitoring: We monitor for suspicious cookie-related activity
• Data protection: Cookie data is protected according to our Privacy Statement

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Improvements to our website functionality
• Changes in third-party services we use

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Website notifications
• Email updates to registered users
• Updated "Last Modified" date on this page

10. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
• Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
• Performance cookies: Up to 1 year

11. Your Rights

In relation to cookies and personal data, you have the right to:

• Be informed about our cookie usage (this policy)
• Access data collected through cookies
• Rectify any inaccurate data
• Erase data in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing of your data
• Object to data processing
• Data portability where applicable

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights:

• Email: support@cecure.uk
• Phone: 01332 913 303
• Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
• Website: https://cecure.uk

13. Regulatory Information

For complaints about our cookie practices, you can contact:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Website: https://ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113
• Post: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF