Last updated: August 2024
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 and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions.
How We Use Cookies
Basin-point uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Cookie consent preferences
- Form submission state
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Remembering your preferences
- Storing form data temporarily
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.
- Pages visited and time spent
- How you arrived at our website
- Browser and device information
Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by our website directly:
- cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires after 365 days.
- sessionData - Maintains session state during your visit. Expires when you close your browser.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and respected for future visits.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted cookies but wish to withdraw your consent, you can:
- Clear your browser cookies and revisit our website
- Adjust your browser settings to block cookies
- Contact us to request removal of any stored data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- Form submissions may not work as expected
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Basin-point
47 Grey Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6EE
Email: [email protected]