Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
At Healthy Homes Hub, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is as informative, personal, and efficient as possible. To achieve this, our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, you may disable them by following the instructions in this policy, but please be aware that this may affect the functionality of the website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit certain websites. They help the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, and other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be classified into two main categories:
First-party cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Healthy Homes Hub).
Third-party cookies: These are set by third parties other than the website itself, typically for analytics or advertising purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Healthy Homes Hub uses the following types of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of the website (such as login or membership functions) may not work. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are not used to track your browsing activity on other websites.
Examples:
Session management: Used to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages.
Security: Used to ensure the security of our website and protect against malicious activities.
b) Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies are used to improve how the website works and ensure a smooth user experience.
Examples:
Analytics: We use performance cookies to gather insights into how our visitors use the website, helping us optimise the user experience. This may include Google Analytics or similar tools.
c) Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you request, such as watching a video or commenting on a post.
Examples:
User preferences: Used to remember your preferences (such as language settings) across sessions.
Personalisation: Used to deliver personalised content based on your previous interactions with the website.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your preferences in several ways:
a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control over cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that if you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.
b) Cookie Management Tools
When you visit our website, you may be given the option to manage your cookie preferences via a cookie banner or consent management tool. This allows you to customise which types of cookies you are happy to accept, such as turning off non-essential cookies (e.g., performance or targeting cookies).
c) Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
To manage or opt out of third-party cookies, such as those used for targeted advertising, you can visit the websites of the relevant third-party providers or use opt-out tools such as the YourOnlineChoices website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, third parties may place cookies on your device via our website. This might occur if we use external services (such as social media platforms or analytics providers) to enhance the content or functionality of our website.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and we recommend that you review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for further information.
6. How Long Are Cookies Stored?
Cookies may either be:
Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device after you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
The duration of time a cookie remains on your device will depend on the type of cookie and your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data processing practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where necessary, we will notify you of significant changes through the website or by email. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Email: info@healthyhomeshub.uk