Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Ardia ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.ardia.co.uk (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website.

Specifically, we use Statistics / Analytics Cookies. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

4. Cookies Used on Our Website

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies we use on our Website, their provider, purpose, and how long they remain on your device:

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies we use on our Website, their provider, purpose, and how long they remain on your device:

1. _ga

• Provider: Google Analytics

• Category: Statistics

• Purpose: Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It helps calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for the website's analytics reports.

• Expiry: 2 Years

2. _ga_GD06FJNYS8

• Provider: Google Analytics

• Category: Statistics

• Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to persist session state.

• Expiry: 2 Years

5. International Data Transfers

The statistical data collected by Google Analytics cookies may be transmitted to and stored on servers outside of the United Kingdom. As part of our use of these analytics services, data generated by these cookies is transferred to the United States and the Netherlands. Google utilizes standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms to safeguard your data during these international transfers.

For more information on how Google handles your data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

• Cookie Banner: You can exercise your cookie preferences when you first visit our Website by using our Cookie Consent Banner. You can accept or decline Statistics cookies.

• Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted.

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: To explicitly opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or if you experience any problems with this site, please contact us