Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 18th September 2024
This Cookie Policy outlines how Blue Lobster IT Limited, acting on behalf of the EcoScope Project (a Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement No 101000302), uses cookies on the EcoScope project websites. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their usage. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit or navigate between pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We only use Google Analytics cookies on our website. These cookies help us analyse how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They provide us with insights into website traffic, user behaviour, and website performance.
3. Cookie Usage
The cookies used on our website are as follows:
3.1. Google Analytics Cookies:- _ga: This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for our website's analytics reports.- _gid: This cookie is used to store and update a unique value for each page visited. It is used to count and track page views in our website analytics.- _gat: This cookie is used to throttle the request rate and limit the collection of data on high-traffic websites.
4. Cookie Duration
The duration of the Google Analytics cookies we use varies. Some are persistent cookies that remain on your device until their expiration date, while others are session cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
5. Cookie Management and Opt-Out
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. To opt-out of Google Analytics cookies across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs Google Analytics JavaScript not to send any information about website visits to Google Analytics.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website or by other means of communication. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie usage.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at:
On behalf of the EcoScope Project, a Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement No 101000302:
Blue Lobster IT Limited
Address: Mynachlog, Tyn y Gongl, Gwynedd. LL74 8SG
Email: digital@bluelobster.co.uk
Phone: 01248 851111
Thank you for reviewing our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described herein.