Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide analytical information.

2. How We Use Cookies

Tip Breeze uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Marketing: To provide relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness (with your consent)
• Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. All information is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and provide relevant advertising. They require your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance functionality and analyze website performance:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to help analyze website traffic and usage patterns. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Marketing and Advertising

With your consent, we may use third-party advertising services to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These services may set cookies to track your interests and browsing behavior.

5. Cookie Consent and Control

5.1 Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner offering the following options:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
• Necessary Only: Only essential cookies are set
• Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories

5.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using the cookie preference center
• Adjusting your browser settings (see section 6)

6. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

We respect your privacy choices and honor DNT signals where technically feasible. When we detect a DNT signal, we will:

• Limit data collection to essential functions only
• Disable non-essential tracking cookies
• Not use data for marketing or advertising purposes

8. Cookie Retention and Deletion

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: Usually expire within 3-12 months

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside the UK. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy decisions for data transfers to approved countries
• Standard Contractual Clauses for other international transfers
• Certification schemes and binding corporate rules
• Data processing agreements with all third-party providers

10. Security and Privacy

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

• Encryption: Sensitive cookies are encrypted
• Secure Transmission: Cookies are transmitted over HTTPS
• Access Controls: Limited access to cookie data
• Regular Audits: Periodic review of cookie usage and security
• Data Minimization: We only collect necessary cookie data

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Our cookie usage practices
• Legal requirements and regulations
• Technology and third-party services
• Industry best practices

When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:

• Updated banner notifications on our website
• Email notifications to newsletter subscribers
• Prominent notices on relevant pages

The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Data Protection Rights

For information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Officer at the above address.