Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device that contain information about your browsing session. These cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your user experience
• Provide personalized content and services
• Analyze website traffic and performance

2. How We Use Cookies

DeceptionDetection.co.uk uses cookies for several purposes to ensure the best possible experience for our users:

Essential Website Functions

• Session Management: Maintaining your login status and preferences during your visit
• Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Form Submission: Remembering form data to prevent loss during submission
• Shopping Cart: Maintaining items in your cart during the booking process

Performance and Analytics

• Google Analytics: Understanding visitor behavior and website performance
• Page Load Times: Monitoring and improving website speed
• Error Tracking: Identifying and fixing technical issues
• User Journey: Analyzing how users navigate through our site

Marketing and Personalization

• Targeted Advertising: Showing relevant ads based on your interests
• Content Personalization: Customizing content based on your preferences
• Remarketing: Reaching out to previous visitors with relevant offers
• Social Media Integration: Enabling social sharing and login features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies, each serving specific purposes:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Consent Required
Essential Cookies	Required for website functionality, security, and basic operations	Session/1 year	No (Legitimate Interest)
Performance Cookies	Collect information about website usage and performance	2 years	Yes
Functional Cookies	Remember user preferences and provide enhanced features	1 year	Yes
Marketing Cookies	Track users across websites for advertising purposes	1-2 years	Yes
Analytics Cookies	Understand user behavior and improve website performance	2 years	Yes

Specific Cookies We Use

• PHPSESSID: Session management (Essential)
• _ga, _gid: Google Analytics tracking (Analytics)
• _fbp: Facebook Pixel tracking (Marketing)
• consent_preferences: Cookie consent choices (Essential)
• user_language: Language preference (Functional)
• booking_progress: Booking process state (Essential)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Google Maps: Location services and office directions
• reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social login and sharing features
• Twitter: Social media integration
• LinkedIn: Professional networking features

Payment and Security

• Stripe: Secure payment processing
• PayPal: Alternative payment options
• Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization

5. Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences using the controls below. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

Right to Information

You have the right to know what cookies we use, why we use them, and how long they are stored on your device.

Right to Consent

You have the right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

Right to Access

You can request information about what personal data we collect through cookies and how we use it.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Portability

You can request that we provide your personal data in a machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.

7. GDPR Compliance

We are committed to complying with GDPR and UK data protection laws. Our cookie practices are designed to:

Lawful Basis for Processing

• Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies for website functionality
• Consent: Non-essential cookies for analytics and marketing
• Contract: Cookies necessary for service delivery

Data Minimization

We only collect and process personal data that is necessary for the specified purpose.

Transparency

We provide clear information about our cookie usage and obtain explicit consent where required.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

International Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Here's how:

Google Chrome

1. Click on the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click on "Privacy and security"
4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click on the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner
2. Select "Options" or "Preferences"
3. Click on "Privacy & Security"
4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your settings

Safari

1. Click on "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click on the "Privacy" tab
4. Choose your cookie settings

Microsoft Edge

1. Click on the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click on "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Select "Cookies and site data"
5. Adjust your cookie settings

9. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose:

Retention Periods

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Essential Cookies: Up to 1 year
• Performance Cookies: Up to 2 years
• Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year
• Marketing Cookies: Up to 2 years
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years

Deletion Process

Cookies are automatically deleted when they expire. You can also delete cookies manually through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any significant changes to this policy by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our website after any changes to this policy, you agree to the updated terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our cookie policy or data protection practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

• Email: dpo@deceptiondetection.co.uk
• Phone: 0800 123 4567
• Address: Professional House, Technology Park, London, UK SW1A 1AA

General Inquiries

• Email: info@deceptiondetection.co.uk
• Phone: 0800 123 4567
• Website: www.deceptiondetection.co.uk

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your data protection concerns, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113