Cookie Policy

At Macalester & Co we value your privacy and are committed to providing a safe and secure experience for all our visitors. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as your computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. These cookies allow our website to remember your actions or preferences over time, improving your user experience.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help our website function smoothly during your visit.

• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

1. Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as for user authentication and securing your session.

2. Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, and if there are any error messages), so we can improve the site’s functionality.

3. Functional Cookies: These allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language settings or login details), so you don’t need to re-enter them each time you visit.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertisements to you based on your interests. They help us measure the effectiveness of our ads and improve our marketing efforts.

5. Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized data on website traffic. This helps us understand how users navigate our site and make improvements.

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from external service providers (like Google, social media platforms, and advertising networks). These cookies help us track the effectiveness of our campaigns and enable features like social sharing or video embedding.

These third parties may also use cookies for purposes such as personalized ads and analytics. Please note that we do not have control over these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the respective provider’s privacy policies.

Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to control cookies by:

• Blocking cookies

• Allowing only certain cookies

• Deleting cookies once they have been placed

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit some functionalities.

For instructions on how to manage cookies in different browsers, visit the following links:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Consent

By continuing to browse our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies as outlined in this Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences or refrain from using our website.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or any other aspect of our privacy practices, feel free to contact us at tracey@macalester.co.uk