Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Rendlesham & Co uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide relevant content and services
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats and unauthorized access
• Load Balancing Cookies: Help distribute website traffic across servers

3.2 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 and services.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Helps us identify and fix website performance issues

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and region preferences
• User Interface Cookies: Remember your display preferences and settings

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing content on social media platforms
• Advertising Cookies: Help deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster website loading

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.2 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

6.3 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Forms may not work correctly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Website performance may be affected
• Some content may not display properly

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Information

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

10. Additional Information

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

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance