COOKIES

Last updated: 09 November 2025

 

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Data4Science Ltd (“Data4Science”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

 

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and the information they collect.

 

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice, which explains how we process your personal data and your rights under data protection law.

 

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies perform a variety of functions, such as enabling you to navigate between pages, remembering your preferences, and helping us understand how visitors use our site.

 

3. Types of Cookies Used

We use the following categories of cookies on the Data4Science website:

 

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure login, and protection against malicious activity.
You cannot disable these cookies through our cookie banner because they are required for the website to operate.

 

Examples include:

• Session management cookies

• Security cookies

• Consent management cookies

 

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, and any technical errors encountered.
This data allows us to improve website functionality and user experience.

We use trusted analytics tools that comply with applicable data protection laws and do not identify individual users.

Legal basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

 

We currently use Google Analytics configured to anonymise IP addresses and prevent sharing of data with third parties. No personally identifiable information is stored or combined with other datasets.

 

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

Legal basis: Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

 

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising or behavioural tracking cookies on our website. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent before placing them.

 

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we may store cookies on your device only if they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site.

For all other types of cookies, we require your consent. You will be asked to provide this consent through a cookie banner when you first visit our website.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.

 

Our cookie banner allows you to accept or reject each non-essential category of cookies individually. Cookies are not set until you actively give consent by selecting “Accept” in the banner. You can also reject all optional cookies using the “Reject All” option. Continuing to browse without making a selection does not imply consent.

 

Our cookie practices comply with both the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive as implemented in EU Member States.

 

Analytics cookies are stored for up to 13 months; functionality cookies for up to 6 months.

 

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie Banner: Use the cookie banner or settings tool on our website to manage your preferences.

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. The following links provide guidance:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Apple Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website or limit your ability to use some features.

 

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party service providers that we use to enhance our site functionality and analytics. These providers are bound by data protection agreements and cannot use your information for their own purposes.

 

If we use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), data is collected and processed in accordance with the provider’s privacy policies and within the framework of GDPR-approved data transfer mechanisms.

 

We do not allow any third-party cookies for advertising or marketing purposes without your prior consent.

 

7. Data Retention

Cookies are either:

• Session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser; or

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted manually.

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above.

 

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operational practices. The date of the most recent update will always appear at the top of this page.

When required by law, we will seek your renewed consent before placing new types of cookies or using them for additional purposes.

 

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Data4Science
📧 contact@Data4Science.com

By selecting your cookie preferences through our cookie banner and continuing to use our website, you confirm those choices.

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