Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners, as well as to improve the user experience. Our website, ‘Elderly Companion Services’, uses cookies to enhance the user experience and perform essential functions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website utilizes several types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are indispensable for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are used for:
- Remembering your session information for security purposes as you access our web services, to prevent fraudulent activities.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are used for:
- Gathering data on website performance, so we can optimize our web pages and your experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. They are used for:
- Remembering your preferences and settings to improve your experience next time you visit us.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ‘adverts’ targeted to you or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited a website and help ensure that adverts provided to you are relevant to your interest.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or block cookies used on ‘Elderly Companion Services’, you can use your browser’s privacy settings to do so. These settings allow you to define which type of cookies you would like to allow or deny, or to clear existing cookies from your device. For more detailed information about managing cookies, including how to change your browser settings, you may refer to the help menu of your internet browser.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies that are set by external websites, such as Google Analytics and social media services, to help us understand the performance of our site and for marketing purposes. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies which you should refer to in order to understand how they use your data.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device. You can provide and withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings. For more detailed information on how users can control or delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
This policy is in line with the requirements of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review our cookie practices and this policy to ensure we meet all applicable laws and regulations.