Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

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, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies"). The information collected through cookies may include data about your device, browser type, geographic location, and how you interact with the website.

How We Use Cookies

wind-gate uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your cookie consent preferences, providing enhanced personalisation.
• Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website's structure, content, and user experience.

Cookies We Use

The following table provides more detail about the cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year. First-party cookie.

Preference Cookies

• sessionStorage: Temporarily stores form data and selected service information during your browsing session. Duration: Session only. First-party storage.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly without cookies.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the help documentation for your specific browser:

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

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third parties to place cookies on our website to provide services such as analytics. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of data collected through their cookies.

We do not have control over third-party cookies. You can opt out of many third-party cookies through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

wind-gate
47 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5RS
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]