What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They're pretty standard across the internet these days. Most sites you visit probably use them in some form.

These files help websites remember information about your visit. Things like your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping basket. Some cookies last just for your browsing session, while others stick around longer to remember you on return visits.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make cortexsparkflow.com work properly and to understand how people interact with our content. Here's what that looks like in practice:

Specific Cookies We Use

Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on our site:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control here. Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete cookies after each session.

• Chrome users can find cookie settings under Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox puts them under Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari users should check Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge users can navigate to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes we work with other companies that place cookies through our site. These might include analytics providers or marketing platforms. We don't control these third-party cookies directly, though we're careful about who we work with.

These partners have their own privacy policies explaining how they use data. We recommend checking those if you're curious about their specific practices.

Data Retention

Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them manually.

We review our cookie usage regularly to make sure we're only keeping what we need. Analytics data gets aggregated and anonymised. We don't hold onto individual browsing patterns longer than necessary for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data. This includes information collected through cookies. You can request access to your data, ask for corrections, or request deletion in certain circumstances.

If you want to exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about how we handle your data, get in touch with us using the contact information below.

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and may notify you through other channels if appropriate.

It's worth checking back now and then to stay informed about how we're protecting and using your information.