When a user accesses a website a cookie, or small text file is downloaded on to the computer or smartphone. Most cookies require the user’s permission (‘consent’), while there are also some which do not as they are classed as essential. This allows the website to recognise the user’s device and store information such as preferences, browsing activity or previous actions.
There are namely two different types of cookies:
We will only secure cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this website. For other types of cookies we will need your permission.
As with any product or service, the type of data which is stored will differ depending upon the website and the purpose of a user’s visit. If you visit a website again, your device may search to see if it has an associated cookie, thus recognizing you as a previous visitor and remembering personal information. Some examples of what is captured is:
Our Site may place and access certain first-party Cookies on your computer or device. First-party Cookies are those placed directly by us and are used only by us. All Cookies used by and on our Site are used in accordance with current Cookie Law.
Traffic log cookies are used to identify which pages are being used. This helps us to analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. We have carefully chosen these cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.
By using our website, you may also receive certain third-party cookies on your computer or device. Third-party cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than us. These cookies are not integral to the functioning of our website and your use and experience of our website will not be impaired by refusing consent to them.
Certain features of our website depend on cookies to function. Cookie Law deems these cookies to be “strictly necessary”. Your consent will not be sought to place these cookies, but it is still important that you are aware of them. You may still block these cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed below, but please be aware that our Site may not work properly if you do so. We have taken great care to ensure that your privacy is not at risk by allowing them.
You can choose to delete cookies on your computer or device at any time, however you may lose any information that enables you to access our website more quickly and efficiently.
It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
Veerkle uses the following cookies, all of which are secure as per industry standard.
Session or Essential Cookies
Essential cookies help make a website useable by enabling basic functionality with which the website would not be able to function. These will include page navigation and loading a website.
Provider |
Cookies |
Purpose |
https://www.veerkle.co.uk |
Cookie Consent Policy |
Used to apply end-user cookie consent preferences. This cookie expires after 30 days. |
pctrk |
Used to track unique page visitors in our website. This cookie expires when the session ends. |
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renderCtx |
Used to store site settings in the session for reuse by a single client for functionality and performance. This cookie expires when the session ends. |
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sfdc-stream |
Used to properly route server requests within website infrastructure. Expires after 3 hours. |
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https://stripe.com |
__stripe_sid |
Used in the processing of payments . This cookie expires after 30 minutes. |
__stripe_mid |
Used in the processing of payments . Expires after 1 year. |
Persistent Cookies
Analytics
Analytical cookies help veerkle to understand how visitors interact with the website, by anonymously collecting and reporting information.
Provider |
Cookies |
Purpose |
Google Analytics |
_ga |
This cookie registers a unique ID which is used to store statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. Data included could be number of visitors, source, pages visited. All of these are anonymized. |
_gid |
This cookie registers a unique ID which is used to store statistical data on how a visitor uses the website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. |
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_gat |
This cookie registers a unique ID which is used to store statistical data on how a visitor uses the website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. |
For more information on Google Analytics Cookies, please click here.
Marketing
Provider |
Cookies |
Purpose |
NID, IDE, _gcl_au, ga-audiences |
Used by Google Ads to provide advertising performance tracking and enable re-engagement of website visitors by storing information for remarketing purposes. |
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Meta |
_fbp |
Used by Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads to provide advertising performance tracking and enable re-engagement of website visitors by storing information for remarketing purposes. |
With most browsers the user has the ability to control cookie settings, usually within their specific browser settings. A user may choose to enable or disable cookies, see what cookies your device has stored, delete cookies or choose how long they are stored on your device. For ease we have also provided links to some of the most popular browsers which explain how to turn cookies on or off:
Upon visiting a website you can give your consent to use cookies by:
You may also withdraw consent to use cookies by:
To contact us about anything to do with your personal data and data protection, including to make a subject access request, please use the following details: For the attention of the Data Protection Officer
posted on our Site and you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of our Site following the alterations. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date