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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last Updated: 20 June 2023

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how InnovateTech UK ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (innovatetech-uk.co.uk). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

2. 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 provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, font size, and other display preferences. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

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.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website, such as:

  • Web Beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or web bugs): Tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, used to track the online movements of web users or to access cookies.
  • Local Storage Objects (LSOs): Different types of local storage that can be used on your browser or device, such as HTML5 local storage and other web application software methods.
  • Scripts: Pieces of code that are executed when you visit a website, allowing the website to function properly.
  • Tracking URLs: Web addresses that can be used to track clicks and subsequent activity.

For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" throughout this policy.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate around the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as accessing secure areas of the website or making payments, cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you've been on the internet.

Examples of Necessary Cookies We Use:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Manages user session Session
csrf_token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.

Examples of Analytics Cookies We Use:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 2 years
_gid Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate 1 minute

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Examples of Marketing Cookies We Use:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements 3 months
_linkedin_data_partner_id Used by LinkedIn for advertising and analytics 6 months

4.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

Examples of Functionality Cookies We Use:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
theme_preference Stores your website theme preference 1 year
language_preference Stores your language preference 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, social media platforms, and advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

We do not control these third parties or their use of cookies. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their practices and how to opt out of their use of your data.

Third-party services we use that may place cookies on your device include:

  • Google Analytics (analytics service)
  • Facebook (social media and advertising)
  • LinkedIn (social media and advertising)
  • Twitter (social media)
  • YouTube (video content)

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Preferences Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of our website. This will open our cookie preferences center, where you can select which types of cookies you want to allow.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way that you manage cookies – using your browser's preferences.

The following links show how to adjust the cookie settings on commonly used browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari (macOS)
  • Safari (iOS)
  • Opera

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. For example, if you block necessary cookies, you may not be able to log in or access certain features of our site.

6.3 Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies

For more information about specific third-party cookies and how to opt out of them, please refer to the following resources:

  • Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Facebook: You can adjust your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook account or visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) website.
  • LinkedIn: You can adjust your LinkedIn ad preferences in your LinkedIn account settings or visit the EDAA website.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can usually choose how your browser handles cookies and similar technologies as described above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as sending an email notification or displaying a banner on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

InnovateTech UK
125 Innovation House
Cambridge Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0FZ
United Kingdom

Email: privacy@innovatetech-uk.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 1223 123456

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they are used, you may find the following links useful:

  • Information Commissioner's Office: Cookies
  • All About Cookies
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
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