Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 15/05/2025

  1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Ricknicks Marketing (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a sole trader business, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.ricknicks.com in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using our website, you consent to necessary cookies (required for functionality). For non-essential cookies (analytics/marketing), we request your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You may adjust preferences at any time (see Section 4).

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help:

  • Ensure proper functionality (e.g., login sessions).
  • Analyze visitor behavior to improve performance.
  • Personalize content/ads (with consent).

We use both:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
  • Persistent cookies (remain until expired or manually deleted).
  1. Types of Cookies We Use
  2. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing).

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Ricknicks Marketing

Session management

Session
  1. Analytics CookiesPurpose:Collect anonymized data (e.g., page visits, traffic sources) via:
  • Google Analytics (aggregated statistics).
  • Facebook Pixel (conversion tracking).

We minimize data sharing and anonymize IP addresses where possible.

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Google Analytics

Visitor metrics

2 years

Meta (Facebook Pixel)

Ad performance

90 days
  1. Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Used only with consent for:

  • Remarketing ads (e.g., Google Ads, Meta).
  • Personalized content recommendations.

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Google Ads

Ad targeting

180 days

LinkedIn Insight Tag

Ad analytics

1 year
  1. How to Manage Cookies
  2. Browser Settings

You can block or delete cookies via:

  • Chrome: [Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data]
  • Firefox: [Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies]
  • Safari: [Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data]

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may break site features.

  1. Third-Party Opt-Outs
  1. Third-Party Cookies

We use services like Google and Meta, which set their own cookies. We do not control these. Review their policies:

  1. Changes to This Policy

We will notify users of material changes via our website or email (where required).

  1. Contact Us

For requests or questions,
Email: [email protected]

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