Last updated: August 29, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Radiant Embark uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. 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 to provide information to website owners. Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential website functionality and security
- Analyzing how visitors use our website
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Providing relevant content and communications
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Network management and accessibility
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing and session management
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
3.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How visitors navigate through the website
- Which pages are most popular
- Source of traffic to our website
- Time spent on pages and bounce rates
Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third Parties: We may use services like Google Analytics
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Personalizing content based on your interests
- Saving your preferences for future visits
- Providing social media features
Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing campaigns:
- Tracking your interests based on browsing behavior
- Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Providing more relevant advertisements
- Limiting the number of times you see an advertisement
Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third Parties: May include social media platforms and advertising networks
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track and report website traffic anonymously.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
4.2 Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from the respective social media platforms.
5. Cookie Duration and Types
5.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for certain website functions during your visit.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
5.3 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by our website directly and are used for website functionality and analytics.
5.4 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services integrated into our website, such as analytics or social media platforms.
6. Your Cookie Choices and Control
You have several options for controlling cookies:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Cookie Choices
7.1 Accepting All Cookies
This provides the best user experience and helps us improve our website and services.
7.2 Accepting Only Necessary Cookies
The website will function, but some features may be limited:
- We cannot remember your preferences
- We cannot analyze website usage to improve functionality
- Content may be less personalized
7.3 Blocking All Cookies
This may significantly impact website functionality:
- Some pages may not load correctly
- Security features may not work properly
- User experience may be degraded
8. Managing Specific Cookie Types
8.1 Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Disabling analytical cookies in our cookie consent banner
- Using browser settings to block analytics cookies
8.2 Marketing Cookies
To opt out of marketing cookies:
- Use our cookie consent preferences to disable marketing cookies
- Visit individual advertising platform opt-out pages
- Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
9. Cookie Security
We implement appropriate security measures for cookies:
- Secure transmission of sensitive cookie data
- Regular review and update of cookie practices
- Compliance with data protection regulations
- Limited access to cookie data within our organization
10. Mobile Devices and Apps
While this policy primarily covers our website, similar technologies may be used in mobile applications. Mobile devices may have additional privacy controls available through the device settings.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" features that send signals to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, but we respect user privacy choices made through our cookie consent mechanisms.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other means. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.
13. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:
- Website notice or banner
- Updated "Last modified" date on this policy
- Direct communication for substantial changes
14. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies depends on the cookie type:
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest
- Analytical cookies: Consent
- Functional cookies: Consent
- Marketing cookies: Consent
15. International Transfers
Some third-party services that set cookies may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any such transfers in compliance with UK data protection law.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
Radiant Embark
60 Foscote Rd
London NW4 3SD
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 8201 3166
17. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: