Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 28th August 2024

This Cookies Policy explains how Uni-Circle ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. By using our website and services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies:

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and services. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services you have asked for cannot be provided.

2.2 Performance 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. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us to improve the way our website works and to ensure users find what they are looking for easily.

2.3 Functionality Cookies:

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies:

These cookies are used to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Understand and save your preferences for future visits to our site.
Improve our website by monitoring visitor behavior and understanding their preferences.
Customise your experience by delivering content and advertisements that are tailored to your interests.
Provide social media features and to analyse our traffic.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third-party service providers may set cookies on your device when you visit our website.

Some of the third-party cookies we use include:

Google Analytics: To analyse how visitors use our website. The data collected is anonymous and used to create reports on website usage.
Social Media Platforms: Cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may be set when you use social sharing buttons or interact with content on our site.

5. Managing Your Cookies Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here’s how you can manage your cookies:

Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block or alert you about cookies. Each browser has its own method for managing cookies, so you may need to consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
Opt-Out Tools: Some cookies used for online advertising can be managed through tools like the Your Online Choices website in the UK, which allows you to manage your preferences for behavioural advertising.

6. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Uni-Hire Ltd
20-22 Torphichen Street,
Edinburgh, Scotland,
EH3 8JB
contact@uni-circle.co.uk