Introduction
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They play an important role in enhancing your browsing experience by enabling websites to remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide personalized content.
Argon use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and applications to improve their functionality, analyse usage patterns, and deliver targeted advertising.
This Cookie Policy aims to provide you with clear and transparent information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage or control them. By understanding our cookie practices, you can make informed choices about your online privacy
What are cookies?
Definition
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, which can be accessed by the website on subsequent visits.
Types of cookies
There are several types of cookies, categorized based on their duration and origin:
Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for advertising and analytics purposes.
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored in your browser’s memory only for the duration of your visit to the website. They are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting directly.
How Cookies Work
When you visit a website, the website sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores the cookie on your device. On subsequent visits to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the website, allowing it to recognize you and remember your preferences or previous actions.
Types of cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, which can be accessed by the website on subsequent visits.
Examples
- Session cookies to maintain your login session
- Cookies to remember items in your shopping cart
- Cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Managing Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to:
- Decline cookies: You can set your browser to reject all or certain types of cookies.
- Delete cookies: You can delete existing cookies from your browser.
- Receive notifications: You can set your browser to notify you when a website attempts to set a cookie.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features or functionalities on our websites.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
For more detailed information on the specific third-party cookies we use and their privacy practices, please refer to the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:
| Third-Party Cookie Name | Description | Cookie Policy URL |
| Google reCaptcha | Google reCaptcha provides website security and fraud protection | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws and regulations. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will include an updated effective date.
For significant changes that may materially affect how we use cookies or your privacy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as through prominent notices on our website or via email (if you have provided us with your email address).
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy, your personal data, or your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Head of Legal, Robert Marr, using the following details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Address: Nimbus House, Liphook Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0FZ, UK
We are committed to addressing your inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data.