Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains in detail what cookies and similar technologies are, how we use them on the website of Bryxemaroakhexei at bryxemaroakhexei.world, what choices you have, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process your personal data more generally, including any data collected through cookies or similar means. We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and to complying with applicable law, including the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences and settings, to understand how visitors use the site, and to provide information to the site owners. When you return to the site, the cookie can be read by the site (or by another site in the case of certain third-party cookies) so that your preferences or previous activity can be recognised. Cookies can be "first-party" cookies (set by us, i.e. by the domain bryxemaroakhexei.world) or "third-party" cookies (set by another party, e.g. a service we use such as an analytics provider or an embedded map provider). They can also be "session" cookies (temporary; deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period or until you or the site delete them). Other technologies that may be used for similar purposes include local storage (e.g. HTML5 local storage), session storage, pixel tags (also known as web beacons or clear gifs), and similar identifiers. We refer to these collectively in this policy as "cookies and similar technologies" where relevant. Not all of these technologies may be used on our site at any given time; this policy describes the categories and typical uses.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for a number of reasons: to enable the website to function correctly (e.g. to remember that you have accepted our cookie notice so we do not show it again); to maintain security and to protect against abuse; to remember your preferences where applicable; to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it; and, where you have consented, to deliver relevant content or to measure the effectiveness of our communications. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites for advertising purposes without your consent. Any use of cookies in connection with our online consultation or decluttering service booking is limited to what is necessary to provide and improve those services and to comply with our legal obligations.

Categories of cookies we use

We use cookies and similar technologies in the following categories. The exact cookies and their names may change as we update our website or integrate new services; we will keep this policy updated to reflect material changes.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas (if any), and remembering your cookie consent preference so that we do not show the cookie banner repeatedly and so that we can respect your choice. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. They do not store personally identifiable information in a way that we use for marketing. Under applicable law, these cookies typically do not require your consent because they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested (e.g. viewing our website). You can block them via your browser settings, but doing so may mean that parts of the site do not work correctly (e.g. the cookie banner may appear on every visit, or form submissions may fail).

Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g. language or region preferences) and to provide enhanced or more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (e.g. embedded video or map providers). The information they collect may include personally identifiable information that you have disclosed. We use functional cookies only where necessary to provide a feature you have requested or where we have a legitimate interest, and we will obtain your consent where required by law (e.g. for non-essential functional cookies under PECR). Disabling these cookies may mean that certain features do not work or that your preferences are not remembered.

Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information in an anonymous or pseudonymised form. This includes data such as how many people visited certain pages, how long they stayed, which links they clicked, and whether they encountered errors. We use this information to improve the structure and content of our site, to fix technical issues, and to ensure the site works well for users interested in our decluttering and organisation services. We do not use this data to identify you personally unless we have a separate lawful basis (e.g. where you have contacted us and we link your visit to your enquiry). Where we use third-party analytics providers, we configure them to minimise the collection of personally identifiable information and to comply with our Privacy Policy and applicable law. You can often opt out of analytics cookies via the provider's tools (e.g. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on) or via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

Marketing or targeting cookies

These cookies may be set by us or by advertising or marketing partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing (on our site or elsewhere) and to show you relevant content or adverts on our site or on other sites. We only use such cookies where we have a lawful basis (e.g. your consent) in line with applicable privacy and e-privacy law. At present we may not use marketing cookies on our site; if we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and will obtain consent where required before activating them. You can withdraw consent for marketing cookies at any time via our cookie banner (if available), your browser settings, or by contacting us.

Specific cookies and similar technologies

Below is a summary of the main types of cookies and similar technologies we may use. The exact list may change as we update our website or integrate new services. We will keep this policy updated to reflect material changes. For the most up-to-date list, you can also check your browser's cookie settings after visiting our site (many browsers allow you to see which cookies have been set by each site).

Cookie consent preference

We store your preference regarding the use of non-essential cookies (e.g. in local storage or in a first-party cookie) so that we do not show the cookie banner repeatedly and so that we can respect your choice on subsequent visits. This is a first-party, persistent identifier. Without it, the cookie notice would appear every time you visit, and we would not be able to remember whether you had accepted or rejected non-essential cookies.

Session and security

We may use session or short-lived cookies to maintain your session (e.g. if you use a contact form or a logged-in area in the future) and to protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) or other security risks. These are strictly necessary for the safe operation of the site. They are typically deleted when you close your browser.

Analytics

If we use analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics or similar), they may set cookies or use similar technologies to collect usage data such as pages viewed, time on site, and referral source. We configure these to minimise the collection of personally identifiable information (e.g. by anonymising IP addresses where the provider allows) and to comply with our Privacy Policy and applicable law. You can often opt out via the provider's opt-out tool or your browser settings. Links to common opt-out tools can be found on the provider's website.

Embedded content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g. maps from Google Maps or similar providers). When you view a page that contains embedded content, the third party may set its own cookies or similar technologies on your device. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the third party's privacy and cookies policies. We encourage you to read the relevant third party's policy (e.g. Google's Privacy Policy and cookies information if we use Google Maps). You may be able to control or block some of these cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the embedded content (e.g. the map may not load or may not work correctly).

Legal basis and consent

Where required by law (e.g. under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the UK GDPR), we will not use non-essential cookies or similar technologies until we have obtained your consent. When you first visit our website, you will see a notice (cookie banner) that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (or to manage your preferences, where we offer granular options). Your consent, if given, is stored so that we do not ask you again on every visit. You can change your mind at any time by clearing cookies and similar data via your browser settings (and, if we offer it, via a preference centre or link on our site) or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under UK law because they are essential for the service you have requested. Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your experience when browsing or when trying to use features such as contact forms or booking enquiries. We do not use cookies for purposes that are incompatible with those described in this policy unless we notify you and, where required, obtain fresh consent.

How to control and delete cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies and similar data in several ways. First, you can use our cookie banner (if shown) to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Second, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these under "Options", "Preferences", "Settings", or a similar menu; look for a section such as "Privacy", "Security", or "Cookies". Depending on your browser, you may be able to: block all cookies; block only third-party cookies; delete existing cookies; or set preferences for specific sites. The method varies by browser and device; please refer to your browser's help section or the manufacturer's documentation (e.g. for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Opera). Blocking or deleting cookies may result in some parts of our website not working correctly (e.g. the cookie banner may reappear on every visit, or embedded content may not load) and may affect your ability to use certain features or to receive a personalised experience. Third, for third-party cookies (e.g. analytics or advertising), you can often use the third party's own opt-out tools, which are typically linked from their privacy or cookies policy. We are not responsible for the availability or effectiveness of third-party opt-out tools. If you have questions about how to manage cookies on your device, you can contact us using the details below.

Do Not Track and similar signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) or similar signal that indicates the user's preference not to be tracked. There is no universally agreed standard for how sites should respond to DNT signals. At present, our website does not automatically respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choices made through our cookie banner and your browser settings. If you have set your browser to block third-party cookies or to send a DNT signal, we encourage you to also use our cookie banner to reject non-essential cookies if you have not already done so.

Retention of data collected via cookies

Session cookies are typically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are stored for the period set by the cookie (or until you delete it); the retention period varies by cookie and by purpose. For example, our cookie consent preference may be stored for up to 12 months so that we remember your choice. Analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymised form for longer for statistical and improvement purposes. For details of how long we retain personal data that may be collected or linked via cookies, please see our Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your personal data by contacting us; note that deleting cookies from your device does not necessarily delete data that has already been transmitted to us or to third parties.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, our technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date (or we will otherwise indicate when it was last updated). We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make material changes that affect how we use cookies or how we obtain consent (e.g. we introduce new categories of cookies or new third-party providers), we may notify you by a notice on our website, by email (where we have your contact details and where appropriate), or by other means where required by law. We may also ask for your consent again where the law requires it. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of the changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy to the extent permitted by law.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights in relation to data collected via cookies (e.g. access, deletion, or withdrawal of consent), please contact us using the contact details (address, phone number, and email) provided on our website. We will respond as soon as practicable and in any event within the time limits required by applicable law.