Effective Date: 22/9/2024
This Cookie Policy explains how The Alcyone (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://thealcyone.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other devices) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for various reasons:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are essential for our Website to operate. Without these, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information on how users interact with our Website. This helps us improve its functionality and performance. Tools such as Google Analytics help us analyze and monitor site usage.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: We use cookies to deliver advertisements relevant to you, including retargeting campaigns. This includes using advertising platforms to tailor ads based on your interests.
- Social Media Cookies: Our Website includes social media like/follow buttons or “Log-in” buttons from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or others, which may set cookies on your device to enable these features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and only exist while you’re browsing our Website. They disappear once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your settings and preferences when you return to the Website.
- First-Party Cookies: These are placed by us directly to ensure the smooth functioning of the Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third parties, such as analytics and advertising services, to enhance your experience and deliver relevant ads.
4. Your Choices About Cookies
You can choose to accept or reject cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, though doing so may impact your experience on our Website.
- Cookie Banner: We have a cookie banner that allows you to control certain cookie settings when you first visit our Website.
- Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies: For certain third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, you can manage preferences by visiting the provider’s site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some of the cookies placed on your device are set by third-party services, such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising platforms for retargeting purposes. These cookies are governed by the third-party providers’ policies, and we encourage you to review their respective cookie policies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or our practices. Please revisit this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, you can contact us via email at info@thealcyone.com or visit our contact page at https://thealcyone.com/contact-the-alcyone.
