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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how velar-shift ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website velar-shift.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

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 can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To make our website function properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our website
  • To improve your browsing experience
  • To analyse website traffic and performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

  • cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference (persistent, 1 year)
  • sessionStorage: Temporarily stores form data during your visit (session only)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

  • preferences: Remembers choices you make to improve your experience (persistent, 6 months)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience.

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes (persistent, 2 years)
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes (persistent, 24 hours)
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate (persistent, 1 minute)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Used for website analytics

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

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 modify cookie settings in common browsers:

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

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in your browser and will be remembered for future visits.

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may find that certain parts of our website do not work as expected. For example:

  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • You may see the cookie banner on every visit
  • Some features may not function correctly

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have 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 we respect your choice to reject cookies through our cookie banner.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

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

velar-shift
47 Clerkenwell Road
London, EC1M 5RS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies (allaboutcookies.org)
  • Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu)
  • Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk)
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