Last Updated: 1 December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how People & Robots Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out additional details on how we collect and use personal data. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can enhance your experience by remembering your login details, preferences, or providing personalised content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Without these cookies, certain services on our website cannot be provided.
- Functional Cookies
- These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies
- These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages.
- We use this data to improve how our website works and provide a better user experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies
- These cookies may be used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign.
- These cookies are placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
3. How and Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure Website Functionality: Some cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.
- Improve Website Performance: We use analytics cookies to understand how users navigate our website, identify which features are used most, and improve usability.
- Enhance User Experience: Functional cookies help us remember your preferences and customise your experience.
- Deliver Relevant Content: Targeting/advertising cookies help us serve content and ads that are relevant to your interests, where applicable.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties (e.g., analytics service providers or advertisers). These third parties collect and use information according to their own privacy policies. While we strive to work only with third parties who adhere to similarly high standards of privacy and security, we do not control how they manage their cookies. We encourage you to check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. However, please note that if you choose to refuse or delete cookies, some parts of our website may become less functional or inaccessible.
- Browser Settings
- Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including deleting and blocking cookies.
- Refer to your browser’s help or support documentation for instructions on how to configure your cookie preferences.
- Opt-Out Tools
- You can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from participating ad networks by visiting Your Online Choices (UK/EEA users).
- For analytics cookies, some service providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on).
- Consent Banners/Pop-Ups
- Where required by law, we display a cookie banner or pop-up when you first visit our website. This banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie banner or settings link (if available on our site).
6. Data Retention
The duration for which cookies remain on your device depends on whether they are “session cookies” or “persistent cookies.”
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you have closed your browser or turned off your device, and last until their set expiry date (or until you delete them manually).
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
People & Robots Ltd
28 Rennie Court, 11 Upper Ground
London, United Kingdom, SE1 9LP
Email: hello@peoplerobots.com
By continuing to use our website without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.