Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

2. How We Use Cookies

Fact-Spark uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used and improve our services
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These features may set cookies to enable their functionality.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance. These services may set their own cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies to accept. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all cookies
• Notify you when a cookie is being set
• Delete cookies after you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these links:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn Ad Preferences

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Some pages may not display correctly
• Personalized features may not work
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function, but you can remove them by clearing your browser's cookie cache.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly set cookies or collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK data protection law, we use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in ensuring website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving our services
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
• Functional cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in providing enhanced functionality

11. Contact Us

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