1. 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 and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive and then stored there. They help us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and improve our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
Polyhstarn uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
- Provide personalized content and advertising
- Ensure website security
- Enable essential website features
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies that remember you're logged in
- Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery
- Shopping cart cookies that remember your selections
3.2 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Remember me functionality
- Customization preferences
- Regional settings
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this information to compile reports and help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Performance monitoring
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These cookies are not under our control, and we encourage you to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
4.1 Social Media Cookies
Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn buttons. These features may set cookies to enable them to function properly.
4.2 Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies track your browsing habits and interests to provide personalized advertising.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies to be set
- Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
Your preferences will be remembered for future visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
6. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
6.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome:
Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Content Settings > Cookies
Mozilla Firefox:
Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This could include:
- Difficulty logging into your account
- Loss of personalized settings
- Reduced website functionality
- Inability to complete purchases
8. Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Necessary cookies: Typically stored for the duration of your session
- Analytics cookies: Usually stored for 2 years
9. Changes to Our Cookies 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. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Polyhstarn
1, New Mount Court, Julien Rd
London W5 4XA, United Kingdom
Phone: +447843095011
Email: [email protected]
11. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data, including:
- The right to be informed about cookies
- The right to withdraw consent
- The right to access information about cookies
- The right to object to certain types of cookies
12. Compliance
This Cookies Policy is designed to comply with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- Other applicable privacy laws
We are committed to protecting your privacy and using cookies responsibly to enhance your experience on our website.