Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to Worcestershire Auction Services’ website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website, how you can manage or delete these cookies, and how we handle third-party cookies. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be “session cookies,” which are deleted from your device once you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device for a set period or until actively deleted by you.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses several types of cookies to ensure functionality and performance:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data on how our website is used, helping us to optimize user experience by diagnosing problems and improving website content. They do not gather information that can be used to identify you personally—rather, they are focused on improving our page loading times and web services.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits and are used to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advert and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We do not use these cookies to target individuals on our website.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies, except for necessary cookies which are essential for the site to function correctly. You can manage your preferences by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ button on our website. For more detailed information on managing and deleting cookies, you can visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies from partners such as analytics providers and ad networks. These cookies help us to understand how our site is performing and to serve targeted advertising based on your interests and online behavior. We do not control the distribution of these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant third-party for information on how they use cookies.
Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can provide your consent by continuing to use our site. If you wish to change your preferences after initially opting in, you can do so at any time by visiting the ‘Cookie Settings’ section of our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Compliance with Regulations
We comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR to ensure the protection of your personal data. Our use of cookies is intended to fall within the permitted activities which do not require separate consent. However, we provide you with the ability to control your cookie preferences as outlined above.
Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or the way we use cookies. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Last Updated: January 1, 2024.