Last updated: 25/03/2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Casting Coven Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

By using or accessing our website, you agree to this Cookie Policy. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. They are not harmful and do not contain viruses or personal information that can identify you as an individual.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account management, and network management. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly.

Examples of essential cookies we use:

• Session cookies to keep you logged in during your visit

• Security cookies that detect repeated failed login attempts

• Cookies that remember your privacy preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

Examples of performance cookies we use:

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user journeys

• Cookies that measure website loading times

• Cookies that track which content is most frequently visited

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples of functionality cookies we use:

• Cookies that remember your language preferences

• Cookies that remember your display preferences

• Cookies that remember form information for easier completion on return visits

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They remember that you have visited our website, and this information may be shared with other organisations such as advertisers. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples of targeting cookies we may use:

• Cookies used to show relevant advertisements on third-party websites

• Cookies used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

• Cookies used by social media platforms when you share our content

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies may be set by third parties when you visit our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third parties that may set cookies when you visit our website include:

• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)

• Advertising networks

• Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)

5. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies survive after your browser is closed and can remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them.

6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. You can also delete existing cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

6.1 Browser Settings

Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

• Internet Explorer

6.2 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. These features are not yet uniform, so we currently do not respond to such signals.

7. OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) are small electronic files contained on pages of websites that permit us to count users who have visited those pages and for other related website statistics.

7.2 Local Storage Objects

We may use Local Storage Objects (LSOs) such as HTML5 to store content information and preferences. Third parties with whom we partner to provide certain features on our website or to display advertising based upon your web browsing activity may use LSOs to collect and store information.

8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Casting Coven Ltd
15 Attenburys Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, England, WA14 5QE
Email: becky@castingcoven.com
Phone: 0161 399 4289