Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how sterlingly uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at sterlingly. This policy describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
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 provide information to the website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions to cookies in collecting and storing information about your browsing activity.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be used to remember your login details, language preferences, or region selection.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by our website. We have full control over these cookies and the data they collect.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by external services we use on our website. These may include analytics providers, social media platforms, or advertising networks. We do not have direct control over these cookies.
Specific Cookies We Use
Our website may use the following categories of cookies:
- Authentication cookies to identify you when you sign in
- Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
- Preference cookies to remember your settings and choices
- Analytics cookies to measure website traffic and usage
- Session management cookies to maintain your browsing session
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Browser help menus provide instructions on how to manage cookie settings.
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you may opt out through the respective service provider's opt-out mechanism. Many analytics providers offer browser plugins or opt-out tools that prevent data collection.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may have settings that allow you to control tracking and advertising preferences. Check your device settings for options related to privacy and advertising.
Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you delete them
- Cookie duration varies based on their purpose and may range from hours to years
Updates to Cookies
We may update the cookies we use from time to time as we improve our website or add new features. When we make significant changes to our use of cookies, we will update this Cookie Policy and revise the date at the top of this page.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, certain features may not work as intended. Disabling cookies may affect:
- Your ability to sign in or access personalized features
- Website functionality and user experience
- Our ability to remember your preferences
- Performance optimization and error detection
International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Continued use of our website after changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Sterlingly
26 The Rise, meadowvale
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Y14 P024, Ireland
Phone: +353 52 613 1383
Email: [email protected]
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may visit:
- Your browser's help documentation
- Independent privacy and cookie information websites
- Industry regulatory bodies that provide guidance on online privacy
Understanding and managing cookies helps you maintain control over your online privacy while enjoying the full functionality of websites you visit.