Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

This Cookie Policy explains how Ascapz Zone uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ascapz-zone.com.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve your user experience
• Provide personalized content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

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

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be used by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or region.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behavior anonymously. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms have their own privacy policies.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, third-party payment processors may set cookies for security and fraud prevention purposes.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies
• Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings

6. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block only third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set up alerts when cookies are being sent

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.

7. Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings:

iOS (iPhone/iPad):

• Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Choose your preferred cookie settings

Android:

• Open your browser app
• Go to Settings > Privacy
• Manage cookie preferences

8. Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• General Advertising: Your Online Choices

9. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Our Cookies: We regularly review and delete unnecessary cookies

10. Data Protection

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notification on our website
• Sending email notifications for major changes

12. Contact Us

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

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how they work:

• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Cookiepedia