Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Shogvaxxthor ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website shogvaxxthor.ddd. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential (analytics and marketing) cookies on your device. We will only set these cookies after you have given your consent via our cookie banner or cookie settings. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer or by clearing cookies in your browser.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how you use our website
• To improve our website and services
• To deliver relevant content and advertisements (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
• Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
• Security: Helps protect against fraudulent activity

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's structure and content.

• Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited
• Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors arrive at our site
• User Behaviour: Analyses navigation patterns and engagement

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Advertising: Delivers personalised advertisements
• Remarketing: Shows relevant ads based on previous visits
• Campaign Tracking: Measures advertising effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Font Services: Delivery of web fonts
• CDN Services: Content delivery optimisation

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Our Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:

• Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471
• Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Retained for varying periods (typically 1-24 months) depending on their purpose
• Cookie Consent Preferences: Stored for 12 months

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when the session ends
• Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behaviour

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), you have rights regarding the use of cookies on your device. These include the right to:

• Be informed about the cookies we use
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies before they are set
• Withdraw consent at any time with the same ease as giving it (e.g. via Cookie Settings or browser)
• Access information about cookies stored on your device