Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to, or gather information about, the browsing patterns of visitors. Our site, ‘International Trust Planning’, uses cookies for various reasons, as detailed below.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We categorize the cookies we use on our website into four main types: strictly necessary, performance, functional, and targeting/advertising. Each type performs different roles:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating the site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data for measuring the performance of our website. They help us to identify and fix any issues within the site and improve its structure and content. The data collected includes which pages are most and least visited, and whether or not you experience error messages.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience on our website. For example, remembering your login details so you don’t have to enter them each time you visit us. They also enable personalized features based on your preferences and selections.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an advert and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by third-party advertisers and are often linked to a platform like Google’s advertising network.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so using your browser’s settings. The “Help” menu in the toolbar of most web browsers provides instructions on how to set your cookie preferences. For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website uses third-party services to enhance the user experience and for features like analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and social media integration (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). These third parties may place cookies on your device for their own purposes, such as counting visitors, providing targeted ads, or monitoring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. For more information about how these third-party services handle data, please refer to their privacy policies.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link found on our website’s footer. This will allow you to enable or disable different types of cookies.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing any issues you may have regarding the privacy and security of your data.
Compliance with Regulations
Our cookie policy is designed to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review our cookie practices to ensure continued compliance with these regulations.
Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws or in how we use cookies on the website. Any updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures you are always aware of our cookie policies and any updates to them.