Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 June 2026
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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. This policy explains which cookies OCTASIDE uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
OCTASIDE uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the usability of the site.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and how visitors arrived at our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how the website performs under different conditions. They collect data about page load times, server response times, and error rates. This information is used to maintain and optimise the technical performance of the website.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use. These may include analytics providers such as Google Analytics, content delivery networks that serve fonts and other resources, and embedded content from external platforms. Each third-party service has its own cookie and privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.
We do not use advertising cookies or allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The process for managing cookies varies by browser. Consult your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
Opting Out of Analytics
If we use Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. By continuing to use the website or by actively accepting cookies, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.
Data Protection
Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]