1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Another Concept Limited ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website anotherconcept.co.uk (the "Website"). This policy provides information about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and process your data. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operations: To enable core functionality of our website.
- Performance & Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings.
- Marketing & Advertising: To deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure area access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookies used:
- Session cookies (for maintaining your session while browsing)
- Security cookies (for protecting against CSRF attacks)
- Load balancing cookies (for distributing traffic across servers)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website's performance and user experience.
Cookies used:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- ga[ID]: Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
Purpose: To analyse website traffic, understand user behavior, measure content performance, and improve our services.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (for internal statistical analysis and website improvement, as per UK data protection law updates).
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or settings you've selected.
Cookies used:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Language/region preferences
- Font size/display preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (improving user experience)
4.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies from third-party advertising platforms include:
- Google Ads conversion tracking
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and cannot access them directly. Third-party cookies currently in use include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- YouTube (if embedded videos are present): For video functionality
- LinkedIn (if social sharing is enabled): For social media integration
- Meta (if social sharing is enabled): For social media integration
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from functioning correctly.
7. Google Analytics Specific Information
We use Google Analytics 4 to help us understand how our website is used. The information collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type and browser information
- Interactions with website elements
This data is processed in an anonymised format and cannot be used to identify individual users. IP addresses are anonymised before storage.
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Google Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
- Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
- Marketing cookies (when enabled): Up to 90 days
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending you a direct notification where appropriate.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Another Concept Limited
Calls Wharf
2 The Calls
Leeds LS2 7JU
United Kingdom
Email: hello@anotherconcept.co.uk
Phone: +44 113 460 1701
Data Protection Officer: If you have specific data protection concerns, please address them to our data protection team at the above email address.
11. Additional Rights for UK Residents
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Consent Notice: By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. For cookies requiring consent, we will ask for your explicit permission before placing them on your device.