What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain any personal information such as your home address or payment details.
How We Use Cookies
bold-modem uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary 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 would not function correctly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in our website footer (if available)
- Adjusting your browser settings to delete or block cookies
- Clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then revisiting our site
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can see all cookies and site data, and choose to block or allow cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Options > Privacy & Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, you can manage how Firefox handles cookies.
Safari
Go to Preferences > Privacy. Here you can manage website tracking and cookie settings.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Here you can block or allow cookies and clear existing data.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google's Privacy Policy
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may find that certain features of our website do not work as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function. Disabling analytical cookies means we cannot improve our website based on user behaviour data.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to remember your preferences. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The same controls in your browser settings that manage cookies typically also manage local storage.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
bold-modem
47 Greenfield Lane
Hampstead, London NW3 4BT
Email: [email protected]