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Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

 

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 November 2024

Upvolt Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (“Site”) to improve your experience, understand how you use our Site, and provide you with personalised content and advertising. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

For further information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners and deliver a more personalised browsing experience.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, often used for advertising or analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Upvolt Ltd uses the following types of cookies on our Site:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the Site. They enable core features, such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable necessary cookies as they are required for the Site to function correctly.

  • Examples: Login authentication, session management, and security.

2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our Site, track the number of visitors, and collect data on how users interact with the Site. This helps us improve our Site’s performance and optimise user experience.

  • Examples: Google Analytics, which provides insights into user behaviour on our Site.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices (e.g., language settings). If you disable these cookies, certain features of the Site may not function as intended.

  • Examples: User preference settings, saved login details.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you based on your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party providers, and they track your browsing activity across websites. Disabling these cookies will not remove ads but may make them less relevant.

  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, that set cookies to deliver targeted advertisements, gather usage data, or enhance the functionality of the Site. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the third-party providers. We encourage you to review their policies for more information on how they use your data.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being used. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site, and some features may not work as intended.

4.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you visit our Site for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear to inform you of our use of cookies and allow you to customise your preferences. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your choices.

4.3 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page (link provided on our Site). Any changes you make will be saved and apply the next time you use our Site.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:

  • Session Cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

For specific retention periods for third-party cookies, please refer to the privacy policies of those third parties.

6. Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and notify you of significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us: