Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our website
Last updated: January 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Sprout Port uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable us to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or your cookie consent decision) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
- Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance which pages you visit most often. This data helps us optimise our website and make it easier to navigate.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by our website. They are used to remember your preferences and ensure the website functions correctly.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by services we use on our website, such as analytics providers. They help us understand website traffic and visitor behaviour.
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following cookies may be used on our website:
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences (persistent, 1 year)
- sessionId: Maintains your session when logged in (session cookie)
- preferences: Stores your site preferences such as display settings (persistent, 6 months)
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Reject all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store information in your browser. Local storage operates similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The same choices that apply to cookies apply to local storage, and you can clear local storage through your browser settings.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie consent options provided to manage your tracking preferences.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Sprout Port
47 Greenfield Lane
Bristol, BS8 2QT
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]