Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

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This Cookie Policy explains how Pierhead ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit http://www.pierhead.uk (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Notice (http://www.pierhead.uk/privacy) and our Legal Terms (http://www.pierhead.uk/terms).

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WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how the site is used.

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HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be switched off and do not require your consent, as they are strictly necessary (for example, to remember your cookie preferences once you've made a choice).
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate the Site, so we can improve it. These are only set with your consent.

We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or any purpose beyond the two categories above.

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COOKIES WE USE

| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
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| Essential | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | Silktide Consent Manager |

| Analytics | Measures site usage and traffic (e.g. pages visited, session duration) | Google Analytics |

| Content delivery | Delivers website fonts | Google Fonts |

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YOUR CONSENT

When you first visit the Site, you will be shown a cookie banner giving you the choice to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Analytics cookies will only be set if you actively accept them. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon on the Site, which reopens your preference settings.

Your choice is stored on your device and will be remembered on future visits, so you won't be asked again unless you clear your browser data or actively change your preferences.

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THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Site:

• Google Analytics — used to understand website traffic and usage. You can find out more about Google's approach to privacy at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Google Fonts — used to deliver custom fonts on the Site, which may involve your device connecting to Google's servers.

We do not control these third parties' cookies directly and recommend reviewing their own privacy and cookie policies for further detail.

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HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

Cookie duration depends on the type:

• Essential cookies (consent preferences) are typically stored for up to 12 months, or until you clear your browser data.
• Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics typically expire after a set period as defined by Google, generally up to 2 years, unless you clear your browser data sooner.

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MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH YOUR BROWSER

In addition to the preferences you set via our cookie banner, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at hello@pierhead.uk.