Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 9th Sept 2024

At Poetry Prescribed, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your online experience, analyse site traffic, and understand user behaviour. This Cookies Policy provides detailed information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and your choices regarding cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can be classified into several types:

- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to manage your session on the 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 and actions across multiple sessions.

- First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting. They can only be read by that site.

- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for tracking and advertising purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the functionality of the website. Without these cookies, certain areas of the site would not work properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Examples:

- Session identifiers

- Security cookies

2.2 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us improve how our website works by providing insights into usage patterns.

Examples:

- Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) - used to gather data on user interaction.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Examples:

- Language preference cookies

- User interface customisation cookies

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Targeting or advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and can limit the number of times you see an advertisement. These cookies track your browsing activity and may share this information with other organisations, such as advertisers.

Examples:

- Facebook Pixel - used to track user behaviour for targeted advertising on Facebook.

- Google Ads cookies - used to track conversions and tailor advertisements to user preferences.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

- To enable the website to function: Essential cookies that allow you to navigate the site and use its features.

- To analyse traffic: Performance cookies that help us understand how visitors engage with the website, leading to improvements in functionality and user experience.

- To remember your preferences: Functional cookies that personalise your interaction with our site.

- To deliver targeted advertising: Advertising cookies that allow us to show you relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour.

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have several choices regarding cookies:

- Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, except for those that are strictly necessary.

- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

- Opt-out Links: For third-party cookies related to advertising, you may opt-out by visiting the following pages:

- [Network Advertising Initiative](http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/)

- [Digital Advertising Alliance](http://www.aboutads.info/)

5. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at poetryprescribed@gmail.com