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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 March 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Britain Equipment ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website edu-dynamo.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorised in different ways:

By Ownership:

  • First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

By Duration:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted

By Purpose:

  • Necessary cookies: Essential for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage
  • Marketing cookies: Used for advertising and personalisation
  • Functional cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalisation

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to improve your browsing experience and our website performance:

Website Functionality

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Maintain your session when logged in
  • Remember items in your shopping basket
  • Enable secure transactions
  • Provide consistent user experience across pages

Performance and Analytics

  • Monitor website traffic and usage patterns
  • Identify popular content and pages
  • Detect and resolve technical issues
  • Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
  • Improve website design and functionality

Personalisation and Marketing

  • Show relevant content and recommendations
  • Display personalised advertisements
  • Remember your marketing preferences
  • Retarget visitors with relevant offers
  • Track conversion from marketing campaigns

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Website security and authentication
  • Shopping basket functionality
  • Form submission and contact features
  • Cookie consent management
  • Session management and user preferences

Specific Cookies:

  • session_id: Maintains your session across pages (Session cookie)
  • cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (1 year)
  • csrf_token: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks (Session cookie)
  • basket_items: Stores shopping basket contents (24 hours)

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to:

  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
  • Identify most popular pages and content
  • Understand user journey and conversion paths
  • Optimise website performance and user experience
  • Generate reports on website usage statistics

Third-Party Services:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (_ga, _ga_*, _gid - up to 2 years)
  • Hotjar: User behaviour analysis (_hjid, _hjSession* - 1 year)
  • Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings (CLID, ANONCHK - 1 year)

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns:

  • Show personalised advertisements based on your interests
  • Prevent the same ad from appearing too frequently
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Enable retargeting of previous website visitors
  • Track conversions from social media and search advertising

Third-Party Services:

  • Google Ads: Advertising personalisation (IDE, test_cookie - up to 2 years)
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising (_fbp, _fbc - 90 days)
  • LinkedIn Ads: Professional advertising (li_*, bcookie - 2 years)
  • Twitter Ads: Social advertising (muc_ads, guest_id - 2 years)

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation features:

  • Remember your language and region preferences
  • Customise content based on your location
  • Enable social media sharing features
  • Provide live chat and customer support
  • Remember your accessibility preferences

Specific Features:

  • language_pref: Language selection (1 year)
  • location_data: Regional customisation (6 months)
  • accessibility_prefs: Accessibility settings (1 year)
  • live_chat_session: Customer support integration (Session)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Allow all types of cookies for the best experience
  • Necessary Only: Allow only essential cookies required for website functionality
  • Customise: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

Cookie Preference Centre

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer
  • Using the cookie settings panel (accessible via keyboard: Alt + C)
  • Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Browser Cookie Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to do it in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  4. Manage cookies for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Options/Preferences
  2. Select Privacy & Security
  3. In the Cookies and Site Data section, adjust settings
  4. Use "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies

Safari

  1. Go to Safari → Preferences
  2. Click the Privacy tab
  3. Choose your cookie and tracking preferences
  4. Use "Manage Website Data" for specific sites

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
  3. Adjust your cookie settings
  4. Manage permissions for specific sites

Important: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.

Mobile Device Settings

iOS (Safari)

  1. Go to Settings → Safari
  2. Scroll to Privacy & Security
  3. Toggle "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking"
  4. Clear website data if needed

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open Chrome → Three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Site Settings → Cookies
  3. Choose your cookie preferences
  4. Manage cookies for specific sites

Third-Party Services

Our website uses various third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
  • Google Ads: Ads Policy
  • reCAPTCHA: Privacy Policy

Meta (Facebook)

  • Facebook Pixel: Data Policy
  • Instagram: Privacy Policy

LinkedIn

  • LinkedIn Ads: Privacy Policy
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: Cookie Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I disable all cookies?

Disabling all cookies may significantly impact your browsing experience. You may not be able to log in, access personalised content, or use certain website features. Some pages may not load correctly or may lose functionality.

Do you use cookies to track me across other websites?

We use third-party advertising services that may track your browsing across websites to show relevant ads. You can opt out of this tracking through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

How often should I review my cookie preferences?

We recommend reviewing your cookie preferences periodically, especially when we update our cookie policy or when you want to change your privacy settings. You can update them at any time.

Are cookies safe?

Cookies themselves are generally safe and cannot harm your device. However, they can store personal information, which is why we provide options to control their use and comply with privacy regulations.

Can I delete existing cookies?

Yes, you can delete existing cookies through your browser settings. This will remove stored preferences and may require you to re-enter information on websites you visit.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our use of cookies and tracking technologies
  • New features or services on our website
  • Updates to privacy laws and regulations
  • Changes in third-party services we use
  • Feedback from users and privacy advocates

When we update this policy, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you through our cookie banner if changes affect your choices
  • Send email notifications for significant changes (if you're subscribed)
  • Provide a summary of changes in our privacy centre

Contact Us

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

Britain Equipment

123 Oxford Street
London, W1D 2HX
United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]
[email protected]

Phone

+44 20 7946 0958
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

For specific privacy concerns or to exercise your data protection rights, please use our dedicated privacy email address. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

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