Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to Auctioneers Gloucestershire’s website, operated by us (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website, how you can manage or delete these cookies, and your rights in respect of these cookies. By using our website, you agree that you have read and understand this Cookie Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to serve ads relevant to the visitor’s interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses different types of cookies, each serving various purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services like logging into user accounts or filling out forms cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. The information is only used to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. If you are not logged in, these cookies can recognize your computer or device and store the websites you have visited, as well as information on how you navigate our sites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you may do so by using browser settings which are usually found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your web browser. You can set your browser to refuse some or all browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some functions of our website may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website also uses third-party cookies from partners who help us better understand our visitors’ needs and optimize our service and marketing efforts. These third-party services may use cookies to anonymously track user interactions on our site to generate statistics about how often certain actions are performed, or to target ads based on your interests and activity.
Consent and Control
We aim to ensure you are fully informed about the types of cookies we use and why. By using our website for the first time, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request that your data be corrected or deleted, and to opt-out of any email newslettters or marketing. If you have any concerns about privacy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at [email protected].
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also use this address to update your preferences or to ask us to remove your details from our marketing correspondence.
Please note that this Cookie Policy is in line with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and UK GDPR, which regulate how electronic interactions with customers are managed and recorded, and how customer data privacy is protected.