Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics about how the site is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

DANICW uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to client and admin portals
  • Understand how visitors use our Site
  • Improve Site performance and user experience
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for logged-in users
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Security tokens

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour.

Provider: Vercel Analytics

Purpose: Site performance and usage statistics

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language settings
  • Volume settings for audio players

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We integrate with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • Spotify: Music player functionality
  • Instagram/Facebook: Social media content display
  • Stripe: Payment processing

These services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and can be changed at any time.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • View and delete existing cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.

4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our consent banner.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: info@danicw.co.uk
Website: www.danicw.co.uk

8. More Information

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