Cookies Policy

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, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can store various types of information, such as your preferences, login details, or browsing patterns. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

Electron Spark uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to help us understand how visitors use our site. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and in compliance with UK privacy regulations, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, which is why they do not require your consent.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember your cookie consent choices
• Session cookies that keep you logged into secure areas
• Cookies that ensure website security

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. While not strictly essential, they improve your experience by remembering your choices.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember your language preference
• Cookies that remember your font size or accessibility settings
• Cookies that remember whether you've collapsed or expanded navigation menus

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

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 structure, content, and user experience.

Information collected includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our site (referral source)
• What you clicked on while visiting
• Technical information about your device and browser

We use this information in aggregate form to understand trends and improve our website. Individual users cannot be identified from this data.

Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. If we introduce these in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting such cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use services provided by third parties that may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Analytics platforms to understand website usage
• Security services to protect against threats
• Content delivery networks to serve website resources efficiently

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer of our website.

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use our website fully. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, so blocking these may prevent access to certain features.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Mobile Devices

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device settings or the mobile browser settings. The exact process varies by device and operating system.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, and our website does not respond to these signals. However, you can manage cookies as described above to limit tracking.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

More Information

If you would like more information about cookies in general, you can visit:

• www.allaboutcookies.org - comprehensive information about cookies
• www.ico.org.uk - the UK Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies

Contact Us

If you have questions about how we use cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Electron Spark, 45 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4LH, United Kingdom