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Cookie Policy for cantusbritaincor.info

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This Cookie Policy explains how cantusbritaincor.info ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at cantusbritaincor.info (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Please read this policy carefully.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device (collectively, "device") when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors interact with their site. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Other tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, function similarly and may also be used on our Site. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to collectively as "cookies".

2. Legal Basis Under UK GDPR

We process your personal data through cookies in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our legal basis for using cookies is as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: We rely on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) to ensure the Site functions correctly and securely. These cookies do not require prior consent.
  • Non-Essential Cookies (Functional, Analytics, Advertising): We rely on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) obtained through our cookie banner. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

Where cookies involve the processing of special category data (e.g., health, ethnicity), we will obtain your explicit consent in accordance with Article 9(2)(a) UK GDPR.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into the following types:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. Without them, you would not be able to use certain features, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or submitting forms. They do not collect any personally identifiable information for marketing purposes and are typically session-based.

Examples:

  • Session ID cookies to maintain your login state.
  • Security cookies to detect malicious activity.
  • Cookie consent cookies to remember your preferences.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision).

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language, region, or text size) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as playing videos or using live chat. While they are not strictly necessary, they improve your experience.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies.
  • Remembering your font size or colour scheme.
  • Storing preferences for embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos).

Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via cookie banner).

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, error messages, and click behaviour. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We use this information to improve the performance and usability of our Site.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) to track page views and user sessions.
  • Hotjar cookies to record session replays and heatmaps.
  • Third-party analytics tools for aggregated statistics.

Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via cookie banner).

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook). They track your browsing habits across different websites and build a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Examples:

  • Google Ads conversion tracking cookies.
  • Facebook Pixel cookies for retargeting.
  • Third-party ad network cookies for behavioural advertising.

Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via cookie banner).

4. List of Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a table of some of the cookies commonly used on our Site. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may change over time. For an up-to-date list, please check our cookie consent tool or contact us.

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID cantusbritaincor.info Strictly Necessary Maintains session state across page requests. Session
cookie_consent cantusbritaincor.info Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences. 1 year
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID for day-to-day statistics. 24 hours
_gat_gtag_UA_* Google Analytics Analytics Throttles request rate to Google Analytics. 1 minute
fr Facebook Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements and track user activity. 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Advertising Used for retargeting and advertising measurement. 1 year
_hjSessionUser_{id} Hotjar Analytics Creates a unique user ID for session recordings. 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google, Facebook, and Hotjar. These third parties may use these cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third parties' privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the policies of these third parties:

6. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?

The lifespan of cookies varies:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period (e.g., 1 year) or until you manually delete them. The duration is set by the cookie provider.

You can delete or block persistent cookies at any time via your browser settings (see Section 9).

7. How to Manage and Withdraw Consent

When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept All" button.
  • Reject all non-essential cookies by clicking "Reject All".
  • Customise your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" to enable or disable specific categories.

After initial consent, you can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site. This will allow you to adjust your consent or withdraw it completely. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If you wish to delete cookies that have already been set, please refer to your browser instructions (Section 9).

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data processed through cookies:

  1. Right to be informed: You have the right to be told about the collection and use of your data (this policy fulfils this right).
  2. Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  3. Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  4. Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  5. Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  6. Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  7. Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on our legitimate interests.
  8. Rights related to automated decision-making: You have rights regarding profiling and automated decisions, though we do not use these for cookies other than analytics.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond to your request within one month (or two months for complex requests). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

9. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, parts of our Site may not function properly. Below are links for managing cookies in common browsers:

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make material changes that affect your rights, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site or by email (if you have provided it).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or us at:

cantusbritaincor.info
Email: privacy@cantusbritaincor.info
Postal Address: [Insert full postal address, e.g., 123 Example Street, London, EC1A 1AA, United Kingdom]
Phone: [Insert phone number, optional]

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk

This Cookie Policy was created to comply with UK GDPR and PECR requirements. It is not legal advice. For specific legal guidance, please consult a qualified professional.