Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how faint-yield Energy Solutions Ltd uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To ensure our website functions correctly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve our website and services
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
- cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences (expires after 1 year)
- session_id - Maintains your session while browsing (session cookie)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website experience for all users.
- _ga - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
- _gid - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat - Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
We currently do not use marketing cookies on our website. If this changes in future, we will update this policy accordingly.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred language or region. They may also be used to provide features you have requested.
- user_preferences - Stores display preferences such as contrast settings (expires after 1 year)
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies and you should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Through Our Website
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the cookie banner or at the bottom of any page.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
Opting Out of Analytics
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.
Cookie Retention
The length of time that cookies remain on your device varies depending on whether they are persistent or session cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or until you delete them. The specific retention periods for our cookies are listed in the cookie descriptions above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: faint-yield Energy Solutions Ltd, Unit 14, The Green Business Centre, 42 Maple Street, London EC1V 9BN