Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on uiatlas
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain features.
When you first visit our website, you may notice a cookie consent banner. This is because we want to be transparent about our use of cookies and give you control over your privacy settings. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies typically contain information such as your preferred language settings, login information, and browsing preferences. This information helps us provide you with a more personalized and efficient experience when you return to our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several different types of cookies on our website, each serving a specific purpose to improve your experience:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may remember your preferences, choices, and settings to provide a more tailored experience when you return to our site.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains user session and login status | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| user_preferences | Stores your website customization preferences | 6 months | Functional |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Website Security: Cookies help maintain the security of our website by authenticating users and preventing fraudulent activities. They ensure that only authorized users can access certain areas of the site.
- Performance Optimization: We use cookies to monitor website performance and identify any technical issues. This helps us maintain a fast and reliable website experience for all users.
- User Experience: Cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, display preferences, and recently viewed content, to provide a personalized experience.
- Analytics and Improvement: Through analytics cookies, we gather data about how visitors use our website, including which pages are most popular and how long visitors spend on each page. This information helps us continuously improve our website.
- Marketing and Advertising: Marketing cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. This makes the ads you see more useful and reduces irrelevant advertising.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party services that may set their own cookies when you visit our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to track visitor usage and provide analytics data. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at their privacy policy page.
Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to provide beautiful typography. Google Fonts may set cookies to track usage across websites that use their fonts. This helps Google improve their font service.
These third-party services are carefully selected and integrated into our website to enhance functionality and user experience. We do not share your personal information with these third parties directly; they collect data through their own cookies as described in their respective privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website and in your browser:
Cookie Settings on Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner. When you first visit our site, you'll see a banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full experience
- Reject non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Customize your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories
- Change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in our website footer
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set in the future
- Set preferences for specific websites
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and many other websites you visit. Essential cookies cannot be blocked as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Important Note
If you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not work properly, and your user experience may be limited. We recommend allowing cookies for the best experience on our website.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding the use of cookies and your personal information:
- Right to Information: You have the right to clear and transparent information about how we use cookies, which we provide in this policy.
- Right to Consent: You have the right to give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies. We will only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for cookie use at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie settings tool.
- Right to Access: You can request information about what cookies are set on your device and how they are used.
- Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of cookies that contain your personal information, subject to certain limitations and legal requirements.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the contact section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through our website
- Provide a summary of major changes when appropriate
- Request renewed consent if the changes involve new types of cookies
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this policy or our cookie practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to transparency and will gladly address any concerns you may have.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through the following channels:
Business Address
uiatlas Limited15 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JN
United Kingdom
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00 GMT
For specific privacy-related inquiries, please email us at [email protected] and include "Privacy Inquiry" in the subject line. We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.