Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how RapacsProv Limited ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website rapacsprov.com. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services used on the website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Session management: Maintain your session during your visit
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Load balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behaviour, and website performance
• Visitor statistics: Collect anonymous usage data and trends
• Error tracking: Identify and resolve technical issues
• Performance monitoring: Measure page load times and user experience

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your preferred language settings
• Form data: Save partially completed forms
• Accessibility: Remember accessibility preferences
• User interface: Personalise website appearance and layout

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing and advertising purposes:

• Google Ads: Track conversions and ad performance
• LinkedIn Insight: Measure LinkedIn advertising effectiveness
• Facebook Pixel: Track social media marketing campaigns
• Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other websites

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

5.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Google Fonts: Typography and font delivery

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Platforms

• LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B advertising
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Twitter: Social sharing and engagement tracking

5.3 Other Services

• Font Awesome: Icon fonts and graphics
• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security services

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

We provide a cookie consent manager that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your preferences by cookie category
• Change your preferences at any time

Manage Cookie Preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and stored data

6.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Opt-out
• LinkedIn Opt-out

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality. Blocking these may cause the website to not work properly.

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling these cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
• Limit our ability to improve website performance
• Not affect your browsing experience

7.3 Functional Cookies

Disabling these cookies may result in:

• Loss of personalised settings
• Need to re-enter information on forms
• Less convenient user experience

7.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies will:

• Prevent targeted advertising
• Stop conversion tracking
• Not affect core website functionality

8. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods based on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Marketing cookies: Varies by provider (typically 3-13 months)

9. International Transfers

Some third-party services may transfer your data outside the UK/EEA:

• Google services may transfer data to the United States
• Social media platforms have global operations
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• Data transfers comply with UK GDPR adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

• Right to be informed: About our use of cookies (this policy)
• Right to object: To the use of non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to access: Request information about cookie data we hold
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of cookie data

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our use of cookies
• New third-party services
• Updates to data protection laws
• Improvements to our cookie management tools

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing notice on our website.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

You can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you have concerns about our cookie practices:

ICO Website: ico.org.uk
ICO Helpline: 0303 123 1113