Last Updated: 01/01/2025

Company: Civiel Publishing Ltd (“Civiel”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Compliance: UK GDPR, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Civiel uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to use this site, you agree to the placement and use of cookies as described below, unless you adjust your preferences through our Cookie Settings panel.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics to understand how the site is used.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – removed when your browser closes

• Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or you delete them

• First-party cookies – set by Civiel

• Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., analytics)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function.

They enable:

• Security features

• Form submissions

• Page navigation

• Access to secure areas of the site

You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve the user experience by remembering your preferences, such as:

• Cookie consent choices

• Form details (where applicable)

• Display or language settings

Disabling these may affect site performance.

3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us analyse how visitors use the website.

They allow us to track:

• Page views

• Time spent on pages

• Visitor flow

• Device type and browser

We use aggregated, anonymised data whenever possible.

Typical providers include:

• Google Analytics (privacy-enhanced settings)

• Other reputable analytics tools depending on configuration

You can opt out of these cookies.

3.4 Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

Civiel does not use advertising cookies.

However, embedded third-party content (such as social media links, video embeds, or analytics) may place cookies on your device.

You may disable these through your browser or cookie settings panel.

4. Cookie Storage Duration

Cookies are stored for different lengths depending on their purpose.

Examples:

• Session cookies — deleted on browser close

• Preference cookies — up to 12 months

• Analytics cookies — typically 12–26 months

Specific durations depend on the cookie provider.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Through Our Cookie Settings Panel

You may adjust cookie preferences at any time via:

Cookie Settings (button/link on your website footer)

You may enable or disable:

• Functional cookies

• Analytics cookies

• Marketing/third-party cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

5.2 Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies

• Block third-party cookies

• Delete cookies

• Receive notifications before cookies are placed

Common browser management links (you may link them on your page):

• Chrome

• Safari

• Firefox

• Edge

Blocking all cookies may cause parts of the website to function incorrectly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services may place their own cookies, which Civiel does not control.

This includes:

• Embedded media

• Social media integrations

• Analytics tools

• Website hosting/services providers

We recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations.

Updates will be posted with the revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices:

Email: admin@civiel.co.uk