This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage them on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detail on how we process your personal data.

 1. 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. 

2. Types of Cookies

 We Use Our website, hosted by IONOS, uses different types of cookies for various purposes. 

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities like site navigation and access to secure areas. Our website cannot operate properly without them. These cookies do not require your consent. 
• Example: Cookies that remember your settings as you browse the site. 
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how you use our website so that we can improve its performance and design. They collect anonymous information, such as the number of visitors and which pages are most popular. 
• Examples: We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Our website, as hosted by IONOS, may also use its own analytics tools. 
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as remembering your language or region. They are used to provide a more personalised experience. 
• Targeting and Social Media Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits across different websites to build a profile of your interests. We use these for our social media integration. 
• Examples: Our website may use cookies from Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to help us show you relevant content and advertisements on those platforms. 

3. How to Manage Your Cookies 

Under UK law, you must be given the choice to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. 

• Cookie Consent Banner: Our website has a cookie consent banner that will appear when you first visit the site. You can use this banner to accept or reject different types of cookies. 
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in your browser's "options" or "preferences" menu. You can set your browser to reject all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. 
• Third-Party Tools: You can also use third-party tools, like those provided by Google, to manage your cookie preferences. Please note: If you disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended. 

4. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at hello@rosevalleysupport.co.uk.