This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Topfed Inc. ("TrustValet", "we", "our" or "us") uses them on trustvalet.co.uk and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the methods described below.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences and provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services running on that website ("third-party cookies"). Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser ("session cookies") while others remain on your device for a set period of time ("persistent cookies").
2. What Cookies We Use
TrustValet uses the following categories of cookies on our platform:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission and security. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be switched off. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under applicable law.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, where you came from and what device and browser you are using. This information is aggregated and used to improve the performance and content of our platform.
Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to track this information. The data collected is processed by Google and may be transferred to and stored on servers outside the United Kingdom. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf and is bound by applicable data protection agreements.
Analytics cookies are only set after you have given your consent through our cookie consent notice. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
For more information on how Google uses data collected through Analytics, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
TrustValet does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media tracking cookies or any cookies designed to build user profiles for commercial purposes. We do not share cookie data with advertising networks or data brokers.
4. Cookie Consent and Your Choices
When you first visit trustvalet.co.uk, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies or customise your preferences. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will present the consent notice again. You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of some parts of our platform.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit the support pages for your browser:
5. Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites that use it.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites. These sites may use their own cookies and tracking technologies that are not covered by this Cookie Policy. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites and encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements or platform functionality. Any updates will be published on this page. Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@trustvalet.co.uk. We will respond to all enquiries promptly.