Cookie Policy for The-Sia.org.uk
Effective Date: 12 July 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how The-Sia.org.uk (hereafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, www.the-sia.org.uk (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, help you navigate between pages more efficiently, and generally improve your browsing experience.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users and enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
3. Types of cookies used
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in the table below:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
- Performance and Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
- Analytics and Customization Cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
4. How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted.
5. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
6. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at support@the-sia.org.uk