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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 May 2025
This policy explains how Ardentia uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them. We aim to be clear and straightforward about this, without unnecessary technical language.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places in your browser when you visit. They are stored on your device and retrieved on future visits. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and in some cases show relevant content.
They do not contain your personal files or install software. Most cookies are harmless and improve the browsing experience.
The cookies we use
Essential cookies
Always active
Required for the website to work. They manage your session, remember your cookie consent choice, and enable secure access. These cannot be switched off as the site does not function without them.
Examples: session cookie, cookieConsent preference · Duration: session or up to 12 months
Analytics cookies
Optional
Help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve content and navigation. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) · Duration: up to 26 months
Marketing cookies
Optional
Used to track visitors across websites to allow us to display relevant advertising. We use these sparingly and only with your consent. They are not essential to the core purpose of our site.
Examples: ad network identifiers · Duration: varies by provider, typically 30–90 days
Preference cookies
Optional
Remember choices you make that personalise your experience — such as language or region settings. Disabling these means some preferences may need to be set again on each visit.
Examples: language preference, display settings · Duration: up to 12 months
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics: For website usage statistics. Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps: Embedded maps use cookies to function. Google's Privacy Policy.
Ardentia does not control third-party cookies and encourages you to review the relevant policies directly.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of our site work.
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
- Select Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred cookie settings or click See all cookies and site data to delete specific cookies.
- Open Firefox and click the three-line menu (top right).
- Select Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to view or remove cookies.
- Open Safari and go to Safari in the menu bar → Settings (or Preferences on older versions).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Select Manage Website Data to view or remove cookies.
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
- Select Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
- Toggle cookie settings or click See all cookies and site data to manage them individually.
On mobile, cookie settings are found in the privacy or site settings section of your browser's app settings. The exact location varies by device and browser version.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw or adjust your cookie consent at any time using the controls above.
- Request information about what data our cookies collect.
- Delete cookies from your device using your browser settings.
Please note that withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before withdrawal. Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning.
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. The updated date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.