Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various functions and may be retained for different lengths of time depending on their purpose.

2. Our Cookie Use Policy

Awaris uses only essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We do not use:

• Tracking or analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)
• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Profiling or behavioural cookies
• Third-party cookies
• Social media integration cookies

3. Essential Cookies Used

Cookie consent preference: A single cookie is placed to remember your choice regarding the cookie notice banner (accept/reject).

• Cookie name: awaris-cookie-consent
• Purpose: To remember whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies
• Duration: 12 months
• Type: Essential

This is the only cookie we set. No personal information is collected or stored via this cookie beyond your consent preference.

4. Browser Cookie Management

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

• View stored cookies
• Accept or reject all cookies
• Accept or reject cookies from specific websites
• Delete cookies automatically when closing your browser
• Set cookie preferences for particular types of cookies

Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their respective support pages.

5. No Tracking or Analytics

Awaris does not use Google Analytics, Google Tags Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or any similar tracking technology. We do not collect data about:

• Your browsing behaviour
• Pages visited or time spent on pages
• Click patterns or user interactions
• Device information or IP addresses
• Referral sources

6. No Advertising or Marketing Cookies

We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or marketing purposes. Your browsing activity on this site is not used for targeted advertising, personalised marketing, or any form of tracking across the internet.

7. No Third-Party Cookies

We do not allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our website. We do not integrate with social media platforms, advertising networks, or data brokers that would place tracking cookies.

8. Your Consent

When you visit our site, you will see a cookie notice banner. You may:

• Accept: Consent to the essential cookie only
• Reject: Decline the cookie (you can still use the site, but your preference will not be remembered)
• Learn More: Access this detailed cookie policy

You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

9. Compliance

This cookie policy complies with:

• UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
• ePrivacy Directive requirements

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use indicates acceptance of revised policy.

11. Questions

If you have questions about our cookie use, please contact:

Awaris
27 Rowanbank Crescent
Glasgow, G44 3SY
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 141 637 8214