COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how NAWS ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we use cookies and your choices regarding them.

1. What Are Cookies?

1.1 Definition: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

1.2 Types of Cookies: We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

2.2 Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page visits, traffic sources, and other metrics. This data is used to improve the performance of our website.

2.3 Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Analytics: We may use third-party services like Google Analytics to collect and analyse usage data. These services use cookies to track and report on website traffic.

3.2 Social Media: Our website may include social media features (e.g., share buttons) that use cookies to track your activity and preferences.

3.3 Advertising: We may partner with third-party advertisers who use cookies to deliver targeted ads on our website or other platforms.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Browser Settings: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4.2 Opt-Out Tools: For third-party cookies, you can use tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page to manage your preferences.

4.3 Essential Cookies: Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain parts of our website.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: cookies@naws.co.uk

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.