Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 19, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how affravangh ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at affravangh.com ("Service").
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website performance and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and experiences
- Deliver relevant marketing communications (with consent)
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 are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:
- Setting your privacy preferences
- Logging in or filling in forms
- Enabling security features
- Managing your cookie consent choices
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or for taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand:
- Which pages are the most and least popular
- How visitors move around the website
- Where visitors come from (referral sources)
- Technical information about browsers and devices
All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Legal basis: We use these cookies based on our legitimate interest in analyzing website performance and improving user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences (language, region, text size)
- Providing enhanced features and content
- Recognizing when you return to our website
- Storing information you have entered in forms
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Legal basis: We use these cookies based on your consent or our legitimate interest in improving website functionality.
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to:
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant advertising on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Legal basis: We use these cookies based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We may use the following third-party services that set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, traffic sources, user behavior
- Cookie duration: Up to 2 years
- More information: Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn buttons. These features may collect your IP address and set a cookie to enable proper functioning.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing cookies
- Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies required for website functionality
- Custom Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer or by contacting us directly.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → Cookies and site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and prevent you from taking full advantage of the website's functionality.
Cookie Details
First-Party Cookies (Set by affravangh.com)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| analytics | Enables/disables analytics tracking | 1 year | Essential |
| marketing | Enables/disables marketing cookies | 1 year | Essential |
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If You Disable Essential Cookies:
- The website may not function properly
- Your preferences will not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable
- Security features may not work correctly
If You Disable Analytics Cookies:
- We cannot measure website performance
- We cannot identify areas for improvement
- We cannot understand user behavior patterns
- Website functionality will not be affected
If You Disable Marketing Cookies:
- You may see less relevant advertising
- Marketing effectiveness cannot be measured
- Personalized content may not be available
- Website functionality will not be affected
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for the specified duration (from 24 hours to 2 years)
- Consent cookies: Stored for up to 1 year or until you change your preferences
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Our use of cookies
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Technology and business practices
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users through our website or other communication methods
- Obtain fresh consent where required by law
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
- Right to information: This policy provides information about our cookie use
- Right to consent: You can choose which cookies to allow
- Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
- Right to access: You can request information about data collected through cookies
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
affravangh
125 Deansgate
Manchester M3 2BY
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
Useful Resources
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