1. Introduction
Aster Homecare UK Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://asterhomecare.co.uk/ (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we protect your personal data.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file of letters and numbers that is downloaded onto your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
* Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only until you close your web browser.
* Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them.
3. How do we use cookies?
Under the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent to use cookies unless they are “strictly necessary” for the operation of our Website.
We use cookies to:
* Ensure our Website functions securely and properly.
* Understand how visitors interact with our Website (analytics).
* Remember your preferences and settings to improve your user experience.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies we use into the following categories:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its core features. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the service you requested, we do not need your consent to use them. You cannot disable these through our cookie banner, but you may be able to block them via your browser settings (which may affect how the site functions).
4.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. We will only use these cookies if you give us your consent.
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These are used to recognise you when you return to our Website. This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). We will only use these cookies if you give us your consent.
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies (If applicable)
These cookies record your visit to our Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our Website and any advertising more relevant to your interests. We will only use these cookies if you give us your consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics) to report usage statistics of the Website. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you browse our site. We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
* Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to “Accept All”, “Reject All” (non-essential cookies), or manage your preferences.
* Withdrawing Consent: You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the “Cookie Settings” link located at the bottom of our Website.
* Browser Settings: You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies via your browser, you may still use our Website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Aster Homecare UK Ltd
Website: https://asterhomecare.co.uk/
Address: 7 Mackenzie Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1XQ