Cookie Policy
Information about how we use cookies on our website.
Last updated: November 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 the website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
Spark-oak uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
- Preference cookies: These remember your choices and preferences, such as your cookie consent selection, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They include, for example:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make:
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference choice (accepted or declined). This cookie is stored in your browser's localStorage and does not expire automatically.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to help us measure traffic and usage trends for our website. These tools collect information sent by your browser, including the pages you visit and other information that assists us in improving the website. We collect and use this analytics information in aggregate form, so it is not reasonably possible to identify individual users.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies, you can typically access cookie settings through your browser's "Settings", "Preferences", or "Options" menu. The location varies between browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Changes to Your Cookie Preferences
If you previously accepted cookies and wish to change your preference, you can clear your browser's localStorage and cookies. The cookie banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new selection.
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. Please check this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Spark-oak
47 Clerkenwell Road
London, EC1M 5RS
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]