Cookies Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our website
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 improve the user experience.
Cookies cannot harm your computer, do not contain viruses, and cannot access other information on your device.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
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. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate the site.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask you each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited and how long users spend on each page.
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors found our website.
- User behaviour: Helps us understand navigation patterns and popular content.
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.
- Language preferences: Remembers your preferred language settings.
- Form data: May remember information you have entered in forms to save you re-entering it.
Cookies We Use
The following table provides details of the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| sessionId | Maintains your session during browsing | Session |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience and limit certain features of our website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific or all websites
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
For specific instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference will be saved for future visits.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information about how they use cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
spire-tapir
47 Mathew Street
Liverpool, L2 6RE
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]