Last updated: January 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, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

How We Use Cookies

starlight-byte uses cookies for several purposes, including:

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They 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.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services may include:

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference will be saved in your browser's local storage.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

Clearing Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been set in your browser. This will remove any preferences and settings stored by those cookies. To clear your cookie consent preference on our site, you can clear your browser's local storage for our domain.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect these signals and will not track users who have this feature enabled, to the extent technically feasible.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

starlight-byte
142 West Regent Street
Glasgow G2 4RZ
Email: [email protected]

More Information

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