Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Partner in the Loop Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at partnerintheloop.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect and use your personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain to the website you’re visiting

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for two main purposes:

1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences
  • Security features
  • Form functionality

We do not require your consent for necessary cookies, as they are essential for the website to work.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
pitl_cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences12 monthsFirst-party

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

We only use analytics cookies if you give us consent.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 yearsThird-party (Google)
_ga_*Stores and counts pageviews2 yearsThird-party (Google)
_gidDistinguishes unique users24 hoursThird-party (Google)

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us:

  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Identify technical issues
  • Improve our content and services
  • Measure the effectiveness of our communications

Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Learn more: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps

Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over which cookies we use:

  1. Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customize your preferences
  2. Cookie Settings Page: Visit /cookie-settings/ at any time to change your preferences
  3. Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies

Changing Your Mind

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Visiting our Cookie Settings page
  • Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your consent)
  • Using your browser’s privacy settings

Disabling Analytics

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • We will stop collecting analytics data from your visits
  • Existing Google Analytics cookies will be deleted
  • Google Analytics will not load on future visits

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser Help Pages:

Please note: Blocking necessary cookies may prevent parts of our website from working correctly.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with granular control over analytics cookies through our cookie consent system.

Cookies and Personal Data

Most cookies we use do not collect personal data that identifies you directly. However, cookies may collect:

  • IP addresses (anonymized in Google Analytics)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

This information is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws (UK GDPR).

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set cookies on your device. Google operates under its own privacy policy, which you can review here: Google Privacy Policy

We have configured Google Analytics to:

  • Anonymize IP addresses
  • Disable data sharing with Google for advertising purposes
  • Respect your consent choices

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact forms to prevent spam. reCAPTCHA may set cookies to distinguish between humans and bots. This is necessary for the form to work and does not require separate consent.

Learn more: Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy

International Transfers

Google Analytics processes data in the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Google’s EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use
  • Legal requirements
  • Our business practices

When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data
  • The right to rectify inaccurate data
  • The right to erase your data
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about cookies, please contact us.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Partner in the Loop Ltd Email: privacy@partnerintheloop.com

For general enquiries: sales@partnerintheloop.com