1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

Bijevity uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:

  • Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
  • Security cookies: Help keep our website secure

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operation.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

  • Count visits and traffic sources
  • Measure website performance
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Improve website content and navigation

We may use Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose. You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie banner.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Providing enhanced features
  • Personalizing content

These cookies can be disabled through our cookie banner, but this may affect website functionality.

4. Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google services (such as Google Analytics) respect your cookie preferences.

This technology allows us to measure website activity while respecting your choices about analytics and advertising cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain website features.

5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third parties, such as:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)
  • Content delivery networks (for faster page loading)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not control their cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data, such as IP addresses. This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-24 months) or until manually deleted

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

Bijevity
34 High Street
Banbury OX16 5LA
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1295 783 204

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

  • www.aboutcookies.org
  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk