Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

This Cookie Policy explains how NKT Innovations Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.

• Session cookies for maintaining your shopping basket
• Authentication cookies for secure login
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies to analyze website traffic
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error tracking cookies to identify technical issues

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

• Language preference cookies
• Theme preference cookies (e.g., dark mode)
• Region or location cookies

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Social media cookies (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting cookies

3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by us and used to operate our website and provide services you have requested.

Third-party cookies are set by other organizations whose services we use on our website. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for information about how they use cookies.

Third parties we work with may include:

• Google Analytics
• Payment processors
• Social media platforms
• Marketing and advertising partners

4. Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies).

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies through a cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings on our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you when a website tries to set a cookie

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network advertising: youronlinechoices.com/uk

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Small graphic images embedded in emails or web pages to track user behavior
• Local storage: Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device
• Session storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
• Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
• Marketing cookies: Up to 13 months

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

9. More Information

For more information about how we use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at the details provided on our website.

For more information about cookies in general, visit allaboutcookies.org or the ICO's guidance at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.