Cookie Policy for ExploringAvenues.com

Effective Date: 10/01/2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we, ExploringAvenues.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, ExploringAvenues.com (the “Website”). This policy applies to all users of our Website, regardless of location, and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our use of cookies.

2. What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners.

We also use similar technologies, which may include:

  • Web Beacons (or Pixel Tags): Small graphic images (pixels) embedded in a web page or email. They are often used to track how visitors use a website.
  • Scripts: Code embedded in a web page to collect information about a user’s interaction with the Website.
  • Local Storage/HTML5 Storage: Data stored directly within your browser that can be used to store information locally.
  • Software Development Kits (SDKs): Code included in applications to measure and track usage data.

In this Policy, we will use the term “cookies” to refer to all of these technologies.

Cookies can be either “session” or “persistent”:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a defined period of time or until you manually delete them.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable core functionality, such as:
    • Enabling you to log into your account
    • Allowing you to use a shopping cart
    • Remembering your privacy settings
    • Ensuring basic website security
    • Restrict the number of times you can access certain pages / tools
    • These cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website’s functions.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, the amount of time spent on each page and if users encounter any errors. We use this information to improve our Website’s performance, user experience, and to track what content is of most interest to our users. Examples include:
    • Google Analytics, which may anonymize IP addresses
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features, such as:
    • Remembering your language preference
    • Remembering your email address, username or other user settings
    • Remembering items added to your shopping cart
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These are often set by third-party advertising platforms.
    • Tracking your browsing behavior to tailor ads to your interests
    • Measuring the effectiveness of ads

4. Consent to Use Cookies

  • EU/UK Users: We rely on your consent for non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, and targeting/advertising). When you first access our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner/pop-up requesting your explicit consent before such cookies are set, unless legally exempt. You can manage your preferences at any time.
  • US Users: We also use a consent management platform (or banner/pop-up) to allow for granular control over cookies, if this is an area your company chooses to prioritise or if required by specific State legislation. We will ensure data is only processed in accordance with applicable law and in compliance with your user preferences.
  • Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time by clicking the icon at the bottom left of any page. You can also manage cookies within your browser settings.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie Consent Banner: Our cookie consent banner (or pop-up) provides you with detailed control over cookie settings. You can manage which types of cookies you wish to allow or block.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings:
    • You can block cookies, accept specific cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set.
    • You can clear all cookies stored by your browser.
    • Each browser is different; please consult the help section of your browser.
  • Third-Party Opt-Out:
    • For advertising cookies, you can often opt out via third-party platforms.
    • Your browser may also include “Do Not Track” or similar functions which help you to manage your tracking.
  • Please note: Disabling all cookies may impact the functionality of our Website, and you may not be able to use all features.

6. International Data Transfers

As we are a UK based business, some of your data may be stored or processed on servers outside the EU/UK. When your data is transferred outside your jurisdiction, we ensure this transfer is lawful and we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or binding corporate rules where applicable.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not aimed at people under the age of 18 and we do not collect personal data from children. You are only permitted to use this website if you are over 18.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. Please check back periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at contact@ExploringAvenues.com