Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive.

2. How We Use Cookies

Evolved Sites uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Remember items in your contact form

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or setting privacy preferences.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing personalized content.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to provide relevant advertisements. We only use these with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics
• Retention: 26 months
• Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

If we embed social media content, these platforms may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by duration:

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are essential for website functionality.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences across visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• General advertising: Your Online Choices

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may:

• Reduce website functionality
• Require you to re-enter information
• Prevent personalized experiences
• Limit our ability to improve the website

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by contacting us directly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: privacy@evolvedsites.com
• Phone: +44 7700 123456

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Our Privacy Policy