Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the website name, and some digits and numbers. They enable the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

How We Use Cookies

Crimson Cavern uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website, and improve our services. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be categorized in several ways. Below we explain the different types of cookies we use and why.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples include:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Session management
• Security tokens
• Load balancing

You cannot refuse these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them. However, you can block them by changing your browser settings, though this may prevent you from using certain parts of the website.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Information collected includes:

• Number of visitors to the website
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors arrived at the website
• What links and buttons are clicked
• Device type and browser information

We use this information to analyze trends, track user navigation patterns, and gather demographic information about our visitor base. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

• Remembering your preferences
• Customizing content based on your interactions
• Enabling social media features

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookie Duration

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

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through the website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.

Our persistent cookies typically have the following lifespans:

• Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
• Analytics cookies: 24 months
• Functional cookies: 12 months

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. They are used to provide essential functionality and collect analytics about your use of our site.

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. We use limited third-party services that may set cookies, such as analytics providers. We carefully vet all third parties to ensure they handle data responsibly and in compliance with privacy regulations.

Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the cookies we use:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. Your choice is stored and remembered for future visits.

Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button in our website footer or by accessing the cookie preference center through the banner that appears on your first visit.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all cookies
• Notify you when a cookie is set
• Delete cookies after you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For other browsers, please consult your browser's help documentation.

Third-Party Analytics

We use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may use cookies to collect information about your visit.

The information collected is typically anonymized and aggregated, and cannot be used to personally identify you. Data collected may include:

• Pages you visited
• Time spent on each page
• Links clicked
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• IP address (anonymized)

You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie preference center.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

We honor your cookie preferences set through our cookie consent banner. If you disable analytics cookies through our preference center, we will not track your website usage even if your browser does not send a DNT signal.

Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use technologies similar to cookies, such as device identifiers. You can manage these through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking

Android: Settings > Google > Ads

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or best practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Impact of Rejecting Cookies

If you choose to reject certain cookies, your experience on our website may be affected:

• Some features may not work as intended
• You may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
• Certain pages may load more slowly
• We will be unable to remember your preferences

Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are necessary for the website to function. Rejecting these cookies may prevent access to certain parts of the website.

Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights regarding the personal information we collect through cookies. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Information pages.

Questions About Cookies

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

Email: [email protected]
Post: Crimson Cavern, 47 Wellington Street, Manchester M3 2EQ, United Kingdom

More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and how they are used, you can visit these independent resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org