Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to improve your experience and provide our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Session cookies: Are deleted when you close your web browser
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable certain functions of our website
- To provide analytics and understand how you use our website
- To store your preferences and settings
- To enable security features and prevent fraud
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver targeted advertising (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples:
- •Session cookies for user authentication
- •Security cookies for fraud prevention
- •Cookie consent preferences
Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
- •Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
- •Page load time tracking
- •Error reporting
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- •Language preferences
- •Region settings
- •Form autofill data
Targeting Cookies
May be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
Examples:
- •LinkedIn Insight Tag
- •Google Ads remarketing
- •Facebook Pixel
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and deliver advertisements on and through our website.
Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- LinkedIn: For professional networking and B2B marketing
- Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
- YouTube: For embedded video content
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics:Opt-out Browser Add-on
- LinkedIn:Opt-out Page
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. You may experience:
- Inability to access secure areas of the website
- Loss of personalisation and saved preferences
- Reduced functionality of interactive features
- Need to re-enter information more frequently
- Less relevant content and recommendations
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to browser Do Not Track signals, but we do provide you with options to manage your cookie preferences as described in this policy.
8. Cookies and Children
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other means. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@maxiglobalsecurity.co.uk
Phone: +44 07427 274736
Address: Court House, Bridgend, CF31 1BE
Data Protection Officer: dpo@maxiglobalsecurity.co.uk
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. See our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights and how to exercise them.