Cookies Policy

SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

E-SIMPACT Ltd (“E-SIMPACT”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) or third parties acting on behalf of E-SIMPACT, may use cookies and other technologies on the ESIMPACT website https://e-simpact.co.uk/ (the “Website”).

This is our policy on the use of cookies on the Website. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology or laws affecting the way in which we use cookies. Any updates to this policy will be posted to this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure you are satisfied with our use of the cookies and to update your cookie preferences, where you have consented to our use of non-necessary cookies.

SUMMARY OF THIS POLICY

When users first visit our Website, E-SIMPACT sets strictly necessary cookies on that specific PC, mobile phone, tablet, or other internet-connected device (“Device”). We will only deploy non-necessary cookies on your Device when we have obtained your prior consent to do so.

If you choose to consent to our use of non-necessary cookies, you may withdraw your consent to these cookies at any time (see section 8 of this policy for further details). You should also know that some of our cookies collect and process your personal data (e.g., your IP address/location). We have set out more information about these cookies in sections 6 and 7 of this policy, and you can find further details about our processing activities in our Privacy Policy.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored in your web browser or Device that “remember” information about you and your visit(s) to a website or connection to a web application. Certain cookies may also collect personal data about you from your Device.

Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (placed on your Device by a third party providing a service to us). For example, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how our Website is being used.

WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use cookies to distinguish you from other users of our Website. This helps us to provide you with a better experience when you visit our Website and assists us in making improvements to our Website.

Cookies enable the Website to remember your interactions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them when you come back to the Website or browse from one page to another.

TYPES OF COOKIES E-SIMPACT USES

  • This section explains the different types of cookies used on our Website and which cookies do/do not require your consent:
  • Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the operation of the Website. If you disable these cookies, the Website will not function properly.
  • Functional cookies: Used to recognise users who return to the Website, enabling personalised content and preferences. We require your consent to use these cookies.
  • Analytical/performance cookies: Allow us to count visitors and understand how the Website is used. This helps us improve Website functionality. We require your consent to use these cookies.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FIRST-PARTY COOKIES

The table below provides details on first-party cookies we use on the Website:

Cookie NameCookie TypePurposeExpiry 

_vwo_uuid_v2

Analytical/Performance

To measure Website performance

1 year

 

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

The table below provides details on third-party cookies used on our Website:

Cookie Name

Cookie Type

Purpose

Expiry

 

_vwo_uuid

Analytical/Performance

To generate a unique ID for visitors

1 year 1 month 4 days

 

_vwo_ds

Analytical/Performance

To store user-level data for optimisation

3 months

 

_vwo_sn

Analytical/Performance

To store session-level information

1 hour

 

_cq_duid

Necessary

To safeguard the Website against malicious traffic

3 months

 

_cq_suid

Necessary

To safeguard the Website against malicious traffic

Session

 

cg_uuid

Analytical/Performance

To enable third parties to advertise to users

1 year

 

_vis_opt_s

Functional

To measure Website performance

3 months 8 days

 

_vis_opt_test_cookie

Functional

To check if cookies are enabled in a browser

Session

 

_gcl_au

Analytical/Performance (Google Analytics)

To analyse Website advertising efficiency

3 months

 

test_cookie

Analytical/Performance (Google Analytics)

To check if the browser supports cookies

15 minutes

 

IDE

Analytical/Performance (Google Analytics)

To show users relevant ads based on profile

1 year 24 days

 

The Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google“). The information generated by cookies will be transmitted to and stored by Google, which may include being stored on its servers in the United States.

CONTROLLING COOKIES: YOUR PREFERENCE AND CONSENT

We only deploy strictly necessary cookies upon the initial loading of our Website. All other cookies require your prior consent.

We request your consent via our cookie banner:

  • Clicking “Accept All” allows all cookies.
  • Clicking “Reject All” blocks all non-necessary cookies.
  • Clicking “Manage Preferences” lets you choose which cookies to allow.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner.

DISABLING AND DELETING COOKIES

You may set your browser to disable cookies, but this may block necessary cookies and affect Website functionality.

Manufacturer’s instructions for managing browser cookie preferences:

For more details, visit EU Cookie Guidelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

This Cookies Policy is drafted in English. In case of conflicts, the English version prevails.

For more information on data protection, see our Privacy Policy. Questions can be sent to dpo@e-simpact.com.