Cookie Policy for manchester-family-history-research.co.uk
At manchester-family-history-research.co.uk, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
1. What Cookies and Tracking Technologies Are Used
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our site. We utilize the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of our website.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to improve user experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These are used for delivering relevant advertisements to users and for tracking the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
2. Purpose of Each Cookie
Cookies serve various functions on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features.
- Analytics Cookies: We utilize cookies such as Google Analytics to gather information about usage patterns, which helps us improve our content and layout.
- Advertising Cookies: We use these to customize advertisements based on your interests and measure the effectiveness of our advertising strategies.
3. How Users Can Control or Opt-Out of Cookies
Users have control over their cookie preferences through browser settings. You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- Adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies.
- Use incognito or private browsing modes.
- Opt-out of third-party cookies through platforms like the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Their Use
Our website may include cookies from third-party services which are essential for specific functionalities. These may include:
- Google Analytics: For tracking and analyzing website traffic.
- Advertising Networks: Used to serve personalized ads across the web.
We do not control the cookies that these third parties use and recommend visiting their websites for more information about their cookie policies.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Security measures are in place to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.
6. Updates to the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any changes by posting the revised policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
7. Contact Information for Cookie-Related Inquiries
If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: Manchester Family History Research, [Your Street Address], Manchester, UK
Your privacy is important to us, and we appreciate your trust in allowing us to serve you.