Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how UK Asia Trade & Investment Council (“UKATIC”, “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.ukatic.co.uk) to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with relevant information. This policy is designed to comply with UK data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). By agreeing to our cookie policy when you first visit our website or by continuing to access and use our website, you accept our use of cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Why We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website, enabling you to access secure areas, manage your membership, and use our services. Without these cookies, certain functionalities may be unavailable.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics, which may involve the processing of anonymised data.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Targeting/Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements and content relevant to your interests. We may also use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Social Media Cookies: If you interact with social media plugins on our site (e.g., sharing buttons), those platforms may set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective cookie policies for more information.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary
- Analytical/performance
- Functionality
- Targeting
- Social Media Cookies
Does This Policy Apply to Third Party Cookies?
No. Our cookie policy does not apply to other sites with links on our website. This cookie policy only applies to our website so when you visit other websites, please read their cookie policy.
How to Control Or Disable Cookies?
You can disable cookies on this site and on others. 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 set. For more information on how to manage cookies, please visit (www.allaboutcookies.org).
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions, Complaints & Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@ukatic.co.uk
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our use of cookies.