Cookie Settings Content
Effective Date: 01/11/2024
Introduction
At Shadeland, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and deliver personalised content. This Cookie Settings page explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.1.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device—such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone—when you visit a website. They help improve website functionality, remember user preferences, and provide insights for site analytics. Cookies typically don’t contain information that directly identifies you, but they can help us build a profile of your online behaviour for a better experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website, enabling features like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting anonymous data. We use tools like Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to analyse site usage patterns, such as page views, time spent on pages, and user flow. This data is anonymised and aggregated to ensure privacy.
Advertising & Targeting Cookies: With your consent, we use advertising cookies to display personalised ads based on your browsing history and preferences. These cookies help us show you relevant advertisements and may also be used by third-party advertising networks to track your activity across different websites.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website using the Cookie Settings tool, which allows you to choose which types of cookies you consent to. Additionally, you can manage cookies through:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features. Refer to your browser’s help section for more information.
Opt-Out Tools for Analytics: You can opt out of analytics cookies by disabling them in our Cookie Settings tool or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which stops Google Analytics from collecting data on all websites you visit. Visit the Google website to download the add-on if desired.
Third-Party Advertising Preferences: To opt out of targeted advertising, adjust your preferences in our Cookie Settings tool. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
4. Examples of Cookies Used on Our Website
To help you understand how we use cookies, here are examples of some cookies we may use
:__cfduid: An essential cookie used by Cloudflare for security purposes, with a typical duration of one month
._ga, _gid, _gat: Analytics cookies used by Google Analytics to track visitor interactions, with durations up to two years
._uetsid, _uetvid: Advertising cookies used by Microsoft Clarity to understand user behaviour, with durations of up to 30 days.
IDE, DSID: Google Ads cookies used for targeted advertisements, with durations up to two years
.cookie_consent: An essential cookie to track user consent for cookies, with a duration of one year.This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove cookies based on operational needs
.5. Implications of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities on our website:
Essential Cookies: Disabling essential cookies may limit core website functions, such as security or accessibility.
Analytics Cookies: Opting out of analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how you use our site, limiting our ability to improve user experience.
Advertising Cookies: Disabling advertising cookies means you may still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make updates, we’ll post the revised policy here with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact us