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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Last updated: 8 September 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognise you and remember important information that will make your use of our website more convenient (such as remembering preference settings).

This Policy Covers:

Website: pulseystrad.co.uk

Operator: Pulse Form & Fitness

Contact: pulse_ystrad@outlook.com

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site.

It is recommended that you leave all cookies enabled if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering which pages you have visited.

Examples:

  • • Session management cookies
  • • Authentication cookies
  • • Security cookies
  • • Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate interests of operating our website.

Performance and 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 performance and user experience.

We may use:

  • • Google Analytics (if implemented)
  • • Page view tracking
  • • User journey analysis
  • • Site performance monitoring

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests in improving our website, with your consent where required.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Examples:

  • • Language preferences
  • • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • • Form data remembering
  • • Accessibility settings

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests in providing enhanced user experience.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

We may use:

  • • Social media advertising pixels
  • • Retargeting cookies
  • • Conversion tracking
  • • Third-party advertising networks

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site:

Google Services

We may use Google Analytics to track user behaviour and Google Fonts for website typography.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media

We may embed content from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, which may set their own cookies.

These platforms have their own cookie and privacy policies.

Payment Processors

When processing payments, secure cookies may be set by our payment partners to ensure transaction security.

These are strictly necessary for payment processing and fraud prevention.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.

Popular Browser Settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

Opt-Out Links

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out

All Google Services: Google Ads Settings

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly:

⚠️ Potential Issues:

  • Contact forms may not work properly
  • Website preferences won't be remembered
  • Some interactive features may be disabled
  • We can't improve our website based on usage data

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Used for: Navigation, forms, security

Persistent Cookies

Remain for a specified period (usually 1-24 months)

Used for: Preferences, analytics, marketing

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Please check this page periodically for updates. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:

This cookie policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policyand Terms and Conditions.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this cookie policy, please contact us:

Pulse Form & Fitness

Unit 2, Caerbont Enterprise Site

Abercraf, Ystradgynlais

Swansea SA9 1SW

Email: pulse_ystrad@outlook.com

Phone: 01639 731422