Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. 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 and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows websites to provide personalized content.

2. How We Use Cookies

NORTH STAR MARKETING OPERATIONS LTD ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 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 they are essential for the website to work.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate analysis

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface customization

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples: Social media tracking pixels, remarketing tags, conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These third parties may set their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.

Third-party services we may use include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
  • Advertising Networks: To deliver relevant advertisements
  • Email Marketing Services: To track email campaign performance

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:

Note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you may be able to control cookies through your device settings. Please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for more information.

9. Updates 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

NORTH STAR MARKETING OPERATIONS LTD

Manor Cottage Paper Mill Lane
South Moreton, Didcot
England, OX11 9AH

Company Number: 16907611

Email: info@n0rthstarmarketing.com