This Cookie Policy explains how Collective Services (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website CollectiveServices.co.uk (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance your user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our Site.
  • Analyse site usage: We use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site, which helps us improve the way our Site works.
  • Personalize content: Cookies allow us to provide you with content that is tailored to your interests.
  • Marketing purposes: We may use cookies to track your browsing behavior and deliver targeted advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are crucial for the basic functionalities of the website. These cookies ensure that the website operates correctly and efficiently. They typically help with:

  • Security: Verifying your identity and protecting your session.
  • Network Management: Ensuring that the site loads quickly and efficiently.
  • Accessibility: Enabling accessible features for users with disabilities.

Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work as intended.

2. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website. They help us understand and analyse website traffic, allowing us to improve the site’s performance. These cookies:

  • Track Usage: Monitor the pages you visit and how you interact with the site.
  • Identify Issues: Detect and fix errors or issues you may encounter.
  • Improve User Experience: Gather insights that help us enhance the user experience.

Examples of performance cookies include those used by Google Analytics and other analytics tools.

3. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember the choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can:

  • Remember Preferences: Store your preferences such as language, region, or layout settings.
  • Provide Enhanced Features: Enable features like video playback, live chats, or user comments.
  • Customize Content: Tailor content and services to your interests and previous interactions.

These cookies help us provide a more personalized and user-friendly experience.

4. Targeting Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies:

  • Track Browsing Habits: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.
  • Personalize Ads: Allow us to provide you with advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
  • Limit Ad Repetition: Ensure that you do not see the same ads repeatedly.

These cookies are often placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

5. Social Media Cookies

Social media cookies are used to integrate social media features into our website. They allow you to share content with your friends and networks. These cookies:

  • Enable Sharing: Allow you to share pages and content you find interesting on social media platforms.
  • Track Social Engagement: Collect data on your interaction with our social media content.

These cookies may track your activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests.

Managing Cookies

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

1. Browser Settings

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

  • Delete Cookies: Remove all cookies stored on your device.
  • Block Cookies: Prevent cookies from being placed on your device.
  • Allow Cookies: Enable cookies from specific websites.

Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions on how to manage cookies.

2. Cookie Consent Banners

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:

  • Accept All Cookies: Consent to the use of all types of cookies.
  • Customize Settings: Choose which types of cookies you accept or reject.

You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings from the website footer or settings menu.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features and services may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

Changes 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. When we update this policy, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website with a new effective date.