Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Savanna Echo uses cookies for several purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our website
- To improve our website and services
- To remember your cookie consent choice
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
- cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- selectedService - Temporarily stores your selected service during form submission. Duration: Session only.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website based on how visitors use it.
We may use analytics services that set cookies to help us analyse website traffic. Information collected through these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies.
Third-party services used on our website may include:
- Google Fonts - for typography (no tracking cookies)
- Unsplash - for imagery (content delivery)
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
- Using your browser settings to manage cookies
Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic website functionality.
Disabling cookies will not prevent you from viewing content on our website, but may affect:
- Your preference settings not being remembered
- Some interactive features not working properly
- The cookie consent banner appearing on each visit
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store your cookie consent preference. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored locally in your browser. The same principles regarding consent and management apply to local storage.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Our cookie consent preference is stored for one year, after which you will be asked for consent again.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Savanna Echo
14 Cathedral Road
Pontcanna
Cardiff CF11 9LJ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]