Last updated: January 2024
1. 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, provide information to the owners of the site, and enable certain features and functionality.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
2. How We Use Cookies
ravine-quartz uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preferences
- Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
- Security: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page views: Which pages are visited and how often
- Traffic sources: How visitors arrive at our website
- User behaviour: How visitors navigate through the site
2.3 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.
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Language: Remember your language preference
- Region: Provide regionally relevant content
3. Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionId | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and understand how our website is used. Third-party providers who may set cookies include:
- Analytics providers for website traffic analysis
- Security services for fraud prevention
- Content delivery networks for website performance
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies they set. We encourage you to review their policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all websites or specific sites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
5.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference will be stored and remembered for future visits.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
For analytics cookies, you can use the following opt-out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the website, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain services or features.
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technologies (such as localStorage) to store information in your browser. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. We use local storage for:
- Storing your cookie consent preference
- Caching certain data to improve website performance
You can clear local storage data through your browser settings, typically in the same area where you manage cookies.
8. 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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
ravine-quartz
47 Commerce House
Bishopsgate
London EC2M 3TN
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]