Cookies Policy

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes, from essential functionality to helping us understand how visitors use our site. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the tools described below.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They're usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or navigating between pages.

Essential cookies enable core functionality including:

• Maintaining your session as you move through the site
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Ensuring security and preventing fraudulent activity
• Enabling basic interactive features

These cookies don't collect information that could identify you personally. They're strictly necessary for delivering services you request, so they don't require consent under data protection regulations.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve site performance and user experience.

Information collected includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our site
• Links clicked and navigation patterns
• Technical information like browser type and screen resolution
• General geographic location (country or city level)

This data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual visitors from this information. Analytics cookies require your consent and can be disabled through your preferences.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. This enables us to show relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

These cookies may:

• Remember that you visited our website
• Track which pages you found most interesting
• Enable personalized content delivery
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

Marketing cookies are optional and require explicit consent. You can disable them without affecting essential website functionality.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are set directly by twilight-spring and used exclusively by us. We have full control over how these cookies operate and what data they collect. First-party cookies primarily handle essential functions and our own analytics.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data collected through their cookies. Third-party cookies we use include:

• Analytics platforms helping us understand site usage
• Content delivery networks improving site performance

We carefully select third-party providers that maintain robust privacy standards and limit data sharing.

Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They enable us to maintain your activity during a single browsing session, such as remembering which pages you've visited.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences between visits, providing a more seamless experience when you return.

Our persistent cookies have defined expiration periods ranging from a few days to 26 months, depending on their purpose.

Specific Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Preference Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can access these settings at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer or using the banner that appears on your first visit.

Through our preference tool, you can:

• Accept all cookies for optimal site experience
• Reject optional cookies while keeping essential ones
• Customize preferences by cookie category
• Change your mind and update preferences later

Browser Controls

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser help pages provide specific instructions for managing cookies:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also offer cookie controls, though locations vary by device and operating system. Consult your device documentation or browser help section for specific guidance.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

You can use most of our website with cookies disabled, but some functionality may be affected:

• You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Some interactive features might not work properly
• We won't remember your cookie preferences
• Your experience may be less personalized

Essential cookies are required for core functionality. Disabling them may prevent the site from working as intended.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal to websites that you don't want your browsing activity tracked. There's currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

We respect privacy preferences and provide clear cookie controls regardless of DNT settings. If you disable analytics and marketing cookies through our preference tool, we won't use those cookies even if your browser doesn't send DNT signals.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies collect personal data, particularly those used for analytics and marketing. This data is processed according to our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance requirements.

Cookie data is subject to the same protections as other personal information we collect. We implement appropriate security measures, limit retention periods, and only share data with trusted third parties under strict agreements.

You have the same rights regarding cookie data as other personal information, including rights to access, rectification, erasure, and objection.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and may notify you through the website or other means.

Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Third-Party Cookie Policies

Third-party services that set cookies through our website have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how third parties handle your data:

• Google Analytics Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Questions and Contact

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Cheapside, London EC2V 6AA, United Kingdom

For questions about how we handle personal data collected through cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance statement.