Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Buoy Communications (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://buoycommunications.com/ (the “Website”).
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more generally.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Website functions correctly
- To understand how visitors use the Website
- To improve Website performance and user experience
- To remember your cookie preferences
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (necessary for website operation)
b. Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (for example, page visits and traffic sources).
These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Examples may include:
- Website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
Legal basis: Consent
c. Marketing / Third-Party Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services and are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant content or measure the effectiveness of marketing activity.
We only use these cookies if you explicitly consent.
Legal basis: Consent
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences by category
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link available on the Website.
5. Browser Cookie Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See which cookies are stored
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies altogether
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Browser instructions can usually be found in the browser’s help section.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Buoy Communications
Email: info@buoycommunications.com