Introduction
This Notice explains how The Copper Mark uses cookies and other tracking technologies through our website (coppermark.org). This is to be read alongside our Privacy Notice which explains how we use personal information. You can choose not to accept our use of certain cookies. If you have accepted but then decide to reject our use of cookies, please disable them following the guidance below.
Although this notice refers to the general term ‘cookie’, it also applies to similar tracking technologies that we use (such as ‘web beacons’, ‘clear GIFs’ and ‘pixel tags’).
You can find out more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
- Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to:
- let you navigate and do things on our website. In other words, some cookies are necessary for our website to function.
- collect statistics – the information collected by cookies enables us to improve the website through usage figures and patterns. For example, to see which pages of the website are the most popular and how users are interacting with them.
- analyse how individuals interact with us so we can improve our services.
- ensure that our website is secure – for example, to make sure that personal information that you give to us does not fall into the wrong hands.
- suggest content for you based on the pages of our website you have previously visited.
The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why.
We also follow a standard procedure of using log files. These files log information about visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, time stamp and the referring page. The purpose of the information is for analysing trends and security.
- Accepting Cookies
By [clicking accept tab/ticking box][BWB1] when you visit the website you consent to our use of cookies as updated from time to time. In particular, you consent to cookies being stored on your computer or mobile device (unless rejected or disabled by your browser).
As some of our cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website, you cannot opt-out of our use of those cookies.
If you do not accept our use of cookies as set out above, please refuse cookies when asked, or set your browser to reject cookies. Most browsers let you turn off either all or third-party cookies. What you are able to do depends on which browser you are using. If you do not accept our use of cookies as set out above, you may configure your browser to reject cookies. However, please be aware that this may impair or limit your ability to use the website. The function which enables you to disable cookies is usually found in the options, settings or preferences menu of your browser or mobile device (and we include links for common browsers below).
Click on the links below to find out how to change your cookie settings in:
There is software available which enables you to use settings that allow to you choose which cookies are set on your computer or mobile device, such as the Ghostery app.
You can also opt out of receiving cookies on the website for Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Updates to this notice
We may update this notice and so we recommend that you check this notice regularly. We aim to notify you of any significant changes by way of a notice on our website or by contacting you directly when reasonably possible.
Version: [1]
Dated: 06 October 2020