Cookies Policy - kanzy.co.uk

Cookie Policy for Kanzy Ltd

Updated – 15th Nov, 2024

This is the Cookie Policy for Kanzy Ltd, accessible from kanzy.co.uk

What Are Cookies

As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of the sites functionality.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized based on their lifespan, the domain to which they belong, and their purpose:

1. By Lifespan

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to manage your session on our website, like keeping items in your shopping cart as you browse.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help remember your login information and settings for future visits, making your experience more seamless.

2. By Domain

First-Party Cookies: These are set by our website directly. They are essential for the basic functionality of the site, such as keeping you logged in, storing items in your shopping cart, and remembering your language preferences.

Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. They are primarily used for tracking and online advertising purposes, allowing third parties to track you across multiple websites and create a profile of your online activity to deliver personalized ads.

3. By Purpose:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are most visited. They help us understand user behavior and improve website performance.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Detailed Technical Aspects of Cookies

1. Secure and HttpOnly Cookies

Secure Cookies: These cookies are only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections. This ensures that the data within the cookie is encrypted and cannot be intercepted by malicious third parties. Secure cookies are often used for sensitive data, such as login credentials and payment information.

HttpOnly Cookies: These cookies cannot be accessed via JavaScript and are not vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. They can only be sent in HTTP requests to the server, thus enhancing security. HttpOnly cookies are useful for protecting session information and other sensitive data.

2. SameSite Attribute

The SameSite attribute can be set for cookies to control their cross-site behavior. It helps protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by ensuring that cookies are only sent with requests initiated from the same site. The SameSite attribute can have three values:

Strict: The cookie is only sent with requests originating from the same site.
Lax: The cookie is sent with requests from the same site and some cross-site requests (e.g., top-level navigation).

None: The cookie is sent with all requests, regardless of origin. This requires the cookie to be Secure.

Third Party Cookies

In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.

This site may employ Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.

For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.

Third party analytics are used to track and measure usage of this site so that we can continue to produce engaging content. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site or pages you visit which helps us to understand how we can improve the site for you.
From time to time, we test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features, these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
As we sell products it’s important for us to understand statistics about how many of the visitors to our site actually make a purchase and as such this is the kind of data that these cookies will track. This is important to you as it means that we can accurately make business predictions that allow us to monitor our advertising and product costs to ensure the best possible price.
The Google AdSense service we may use to serve advertising uses a DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times that a given ad is shown to you.

For more information on Google AdSense see the official Google AdSense privacy FAQ.

We use adverts to offset the costs of running this site and provide funding for further development. The behavioural advertising cookies used by this site are designed to ensure that we provide you with the most relevant adverts where possible by anonymously tracking your interests and presenting similar things that may be of interest.
Several partners may advertise on our behalf and affiliate tracking cookies simply allow us to see if our customers have come to the site through one of our partner sites so that we can credit them appropriately and where applicable allow our affiliate partners to provide any bonus that they may provide you for making a purchase.

We also may use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work the following social media sites including; {Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, X / Twitter }, will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Purpose of Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies on our website serve several key purposes, including advertising, analytics, and social media integration. They help enhance the user experience, improve website performance, and enable personalized content delivery.

1. Advertising

Third-party cookies are often used by advertising networks to deliver targeted advertisements. By tracking your browsing behavior across different websites, these cookies enable advertisers to serve you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

2. Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to gather data about how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us understand user behavior, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. Commonly used analytics tools include Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and others. These tools collect data such as page views, time spent on site, bounce rates, and traffic sources.

3. Social Media

Cookies from social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) enable users to share content easily. These cookies may also track your interaction with social media widgets embedded in our website, allowing social media companies to build a profile based on your online behavior. For example, if you like or share content from our site, these actions are tracked by the social media platform.

Managing Cookies

1. Browser Settings

Users can control their cookie preferences through browser settings. Most browsers provide options to block or delete cookies. Here’s a general guide on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here, you can choose to allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies. You can also view and delete individual cookies.
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can set Firefox to block third-party cookies or all cookies. You can also manage exceptions for specific websites.
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can choose to allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies. Additionally, you can clear browsing data, including cookies.

Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. You can choose to block all cookies or manage cookies from specific websites. You can also view and delete individual cookies.

2. Opt-Out Mechanisms

Many advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms for their cookies. Users can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) websites to opt out of interest-based advertising. These organizations provide tools that allow you to see which third parties have set cookies on your device and opt-out of tracking by those third parties.

User Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to transparency and providing users with control over their data. Users are informed about the use of cookies upon their first visit through a cookie consent banner, which provides the option to accept or manage their preferences. The consent banner includes clear information about the types of cookies used and their purposes.

Compliance with Legal Requirements

Our use of cookies complies with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States. These laws require us to obtain explicit consent from users before setting non-essential cookies and provide clear information about our data collection practices.

1. GDPR Compliance

Under the GDPR, we are required to obtain explicit consent from users in the European Union before setting any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Our cookie consent banner provides users with the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Users can also manage their cookie preferences at any time through the privacy settings on our website.

2. CCPA Compliance

The CCPA grants residents of California certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. While cookies are not explicitly mentioned in the CCPA, they can be considered personal information if they are used to identify or track individuals. Our cookie policy and consent mechanism ensure compliance with the CCPA by providing users with the ability to manage their cookie preferences and opt-out of third-party tracking.

Data Security and Privacy

We prioritize the security and privacy of our users’ data. All third-party cookies used on our website are carefully vetted to ensure they do not compromise user data. We regularly review and update our cookie practices to align with the latest security standards and industry best practices.

1. Data Encryption

Data transmitted through cookies is often encrypted to prevent unauthorized access. Secure cookies ensure that sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, are protected during transmission.

2. Regular Audits

We conduct regular audits of our cookie practices to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities. This includes reviewing the cookies set by third parties and ensuring they comply with our security and privacy standards.

3. User Anonymity

Where possible, we use anonymized or pseudonymized data to protect user privacy. This means that even if data is collected through cookies, it cannot be directly linked to an individual without additional information.

Examples of Third-Party Cookies

1. Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a widely used tool that helps us understand how visitors interact with our website. It uses cookies to collect information such as:

The pages you visit on our site.
The amount of time you spend on each page.
The links you click.
The website you visited before coming to our site.

Google Analytics also uses cookies to track and report website traffic. Here’s a deeper dive into the technical details:

_ga: This cookie is used to distinguish users and has a lifespan of 2 years.
_gid: This cookie is used to distinguish users and has a lifespan of 24 hours.
_gat: This cookie is used to throttle the request rate and has a lifespan of 1 minute. Google Analytics integrates with various other Google services, such as Google Ads and Google Tag Manager, providing a holistic view of user interactions across different platforms.

2. Facebook Pixel

Facebook Pixel is another example of a third-party cookie used for tracking user behavior and delivering targeted ads. It helps measure the effectiveness of advertising by understanding the actions people take on your website. Technical aspects include:

_fbp: This cookie is used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. It has a lifespan of 3 months.
fr: Used by Facebook to provide ad delivery or retargeting, it also has a lifespan of 3 months.

3. Hotjar

Hotjar is a tool that helps us understand how users interact with our website through heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys. Key cookies include:

_hjIncludedInSample: This cookie is set to let Hotjar know whether a visitor is included in the sample which is used to generate funnels.
_hjMinimizedPolls: This cookie is set once a visitor minimizes an on-site survey widget. It ensures that the widget stays minimized when the visitor navigates through the site.

The Cookies We Set

Account related cookies

If you create an account with us then we will use cookies for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out.

Login related cookies

We use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.

Email newsletters related cookies

This site offers newsletter or email subscription services and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications which might only be valid to subscribed/unsubscribed users.

Orders processing related cookies

This site offers e-commerce or payment facilities and some cookies are essential to ensure that your order is remembered between pages so that we can process it properly.

Surveys related cookies

From time to time we offer user surveys and questionnaires to provide you with interesting insights, helpful tools, or to understand our user base more accurately. These surveys may use cookies to remember who has already taken part in a survey or to provide you with accurate results after you change pages.

Forms related cookies

When you submit data to through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.

Site preferences cookies

In order to provide you with a great experience on this site we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs when you use it. In order to remember your preferences we need to set cookies so that this information can be called whenever you interact with a page is affected by your preferences.

How We Use Third-Party Cookies

1. Enhancing User Experience

Third-party cookies help us enhance the user experience by providing personalized content and recommendations. For example, cookies can remember your preferences, such as language settings and items in your shopping cart, making your visit more convenient and tailored to your needs.

2. Advertising and Marketing

Third-party cookies enable us to deliver targeted advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. By analyzing your browsing behavior, we can show you ads for products and services that align with your preferences. This not only improves your shopping experience but also helps us optimize our marketing efforts.

3. Analytics and Performance

We use third-party cookies to gather data on how users interact with our website. This information helps us identify areas for improvement, optimize site performance, and enhance overall usability. Analytical cookies allow us to track metrics such as page views, bounce rates, and conversion rates, providing valuable insights into user behavior.

4. Social Media Integration

Third-party cookies from social media platforms enable you to share content easily and engage with our brand on social media. These cookies track your interactions with social media widgets, such as like and share buttons, allowing us to measure the impact of our social media campaigns

How We Protect Your Data

1. Data Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and breaches. These measures include:

Encryption: Data transmitted through cookies is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols to ensure its confidentiality and integrity.
Access Controls: We limit access to cookie data to authorized personnel only, ensuring that your information is handled securely.
Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our cookie practices.

2. Privacy Policies of Third Parties

We work with reputable third-party service providers that adhere to strict privacy standards. These providers have their own privacy policies, which detail how they handle and protect your data. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your information is managed.

Your Rights and Choices

1. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to manage your cookie preferences and control how cookies are used on our website. Most browsers provide options to block or delete cookies. Additionally, our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also update your preferences at any time through the privacy settings on our website.

2. Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

If you prefer not to receive targeted advertisements, you can opt-out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) websites. These organizations provide tools that allow you to see which third parties have set cookies on your device and opt-out of tracking by those third parties.

Legal Compliance and Transparency

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.

Future Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about any updates. Significant changes to this policy will be communicated through our website via updates to this policy.

More Information

Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.

However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:

Email: info@kanzy.co.uk
By visiting this link: kanzy.co.uk
Phone: (44) 7490 79 1964