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1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information to site owners.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting are called third-party cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
This policy also covers similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, and session storage, which perform comparable functions.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality and security
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors find and use the website, so we can improve it
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing activity
3. Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the website to function and to provide services you have requested, including security, load balancing, and form submission. These cannot be switched off in our systems. | Session to [DURATION] |
| Preferences | Remember choices you make, such as settings or previously entered information, to provide a more consistent experience. | Session to [DURATION] |
| Analytics and performance | Collect information about how visitors use the website - which pages are visited, how long is spent on them, and how visitors arrived - so we can measure and improve performance. Information is generally reported in aggregate. | Up to [DURATION] |
| Marketing | Used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and, where applicable, to deliver relevant advertising. [REMOVE THIS ROW IF NO MARKETING COOKIES ARE USED.] | Up to [DURATION] |
4. Analytics
This website uses a third-party analytics service to help us understand how the site is used. The service sets cookies on your device and processes information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, the referring source, approximate location derived from IP address, and general device and browser characteristics.
We use this information in aggregate to improve the website's content and performance. We do not use it to identify individual visitors. The analytics provider processes this information in accordance with its own privacy policy and its retention settings.
You can prevent analytics cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings as described below, or by using an opt-out mechanism offered by the analytics provider.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this website are set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics, content delivery, embedded media, and font hosting. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the third party's own privacy and cookie policies.
In addition, when your browser requests resources hosted by a third party, that third party may receive your IP address and browser information as a technical necessity of delivering the file.
6. Consent and legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning and secure website, and do not require consent.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies - including analytics and marketing cookies - are set only with your consent. Where a consent mechanism is presented, you may accept or reject categories of cookies and change your choice at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
[IF YOU SERVE UK OR EU VISITORS, A CONSENT BANNER IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANALYTICS COOKIES ARE SET. CONFIRM ONE IS IN PLACE BEFORE PUBLISHING.]
7. Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The relevant settings are usually found under Settings, Privacy, or Security:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Because cookie preferences are themselves stored in a cookie, clearing your cookies will also clear your saved preferences.
8. Do Not Track signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" or global privacy control signals. There is no universally accepted standard for responding to Do Not Track signals. Where required by applicable law, we treat a recognised global privacy control signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the technologies we use or to legal requirements. Any changes take effect when posted, and the "Last updated" date will be revised. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information more generally.
How to reach us
If you have questions about this policy, or you want to exercise any of the rights described above, contact us using the details below.
[COMPANY LEGAL NAME][REGISTERED ADDRESS]
Email: hello@waystar.studio
Phone: +1 (425) 243-7632