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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Digital Ascendancy website (digital-ascendancy.co.uk), and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
SANTMAR LIMITED, trading as Digital Ascendancy ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data, including through the use of cookies.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve user experience.
To deliver relevant advertisements to you on social media platforms and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
To remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalised features.
To help maintain the security of our website and detect malicious activity.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | digital-ascendancy.co.uk | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
| cookie_consent | digital-ascendancy.co.uk | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Provides spam and abuse protection on our contact and enquiry forms | 6 months |
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses several cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_[container-id] | Google Analytics 4 | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
Information Collected by Google Analytics:
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Identifies browsers for targeted advertising and analytics | 3 months | |
| fr | Contains encrypted Facebook ID and browser ID for advertising | 3 months | |
| act | Tracks user actions for conversion measurement | Session | |
| c_user | Contains user ID of logged-in Facebook user | 1 year |
Information Collected by Facebook Pixel:
In addition to our own cookies, various third parties may set cookies when you visit our site. These might include:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
You can opt out of specific tracking cookies using these links:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for handling these signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control data collection.
Some cookies collect information that can identify you directly or indirectly. This is considered personal data under UK GDPR. We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SANTMAR LIMITED is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under reference ZC174370. Key points:
We may use tracking technologies in our email communications to:
You can opt out of email tracking by unsubscribing from our emails or disabling image loading in your email client.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
Our website and services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If you believe a child has accessed our website, please contact us so we can delete any collected information.
Our website is hosted in the UK, but accessible globally. If you visit from outside the UK:
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: amelia-g@digital-ascendancy.co.uk
Post: SANTMAR LIMITED, Office 2913, 321-323 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6AX
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
For more general information about cookies, including how to manage and delete them, visit:
Remember: By continuing to use our website after being informed about our use of cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
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We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse our traffic. Please choose your preferences below:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our website's performance and user experience by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour.
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and show you relevant ads on social media platforms. These cookies track your browsing activity to provide personalised advertising.