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How we use cookies on our website

Last updated: December 1, 2024

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.

Key Points About Cookies:

  • They are small files that don't harm your device
  • They help improve your browsing experience
  • You can control and delete them
  • We use them responsibly and transparently

Cookies contain information about your interaction with our website and can store details such as your preferences, login status, and items in your shopping basket.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples of Essential Cookies:

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and website functionality
  • Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages. They help us improve our website's performance.

Performance Cookies Include:

  • Google Analytics for website statistics
  • Page load time monitoring
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • User journey analysis

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Functional Cookies Enable:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Personalizing content and offers
  • Social media integration
  • Live chat functionality

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing communications. They track your activity across websites to understand your interests.

Marketing Cookies Are Used For:

  • Targeted advertising campaigns
  • Remarketing to previous visitors
  • Social media advertising
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Website Functionality

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Keep you logged in during your session
  • Remember items in your quote basket
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Enable social media sharing features

3.2 Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand:

  • How many people visit our website
  • Which pages are most popular
  • How long visitors spend on our site
  • Where our visitors come from
  • Technical issues that need fixing

3.3 Marketing and Advertising

With your consent, we use cookies to:

  • Show you relevant energy offers and information
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising
  • Prevent you from seeing the same ads repeatedly
  • Provide social media integration

3.4 Security

Cookies help us:

  • Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Secure your personal information
  • Monitor for suspicious behavior
  • Maintain secure connections

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and provide better service.

4.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Website performance and user behavior analysis
  • Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
  • Google Tag Manager: Marketing and analytics tag management

4.2 Social Media

  • Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
  • Twitter: Social sharing and content integration
  • LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B marketing

4.3 Customer Service

  • Live Chat Systems: Customer support functionality
  • Help Desk Tools: Technical support and FAQ systems

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how they use your data.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Read this cookie policy

5.2 Cookie Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
  • Using the cookie preference center
  • Enabling or disabling specific cookie categories

Update Your Preferences:

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Popular Browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.4 Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites:

  • Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Detailed Cookie List

6.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
ringeria_session Maintains user session Session
cookie_consent Stores cookie preferences 1 year
security_token CSRF protection Session

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics user identification 2 years
_gid Google Analytics session identification 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics throttling 1 minute

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel tracking 3 months
ads_preferences Advertising personalization 1 year

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our use of cookies
  • New legal requirements
  • Updates to third-party services
  • Improvements to our website

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Display a notice on our website
  • Request renewed consent where required

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us About Cookies

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

Data Protection Team

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 3455 2871
Address: Ringeriacc Limited, 142 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4EF, United Kingdom

Cookie-Related Requests

You can contact us to:

  • Ask questions about specific cookies
  • Request help with cookie settings
  • Report cookie-related issues
  • Provide feedback on our cookie practices

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • ICO (Information Commissioner's Office): ico.org.uk
  • AllAboutCookies: allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
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