Last modified: January 28, 2025.

Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Binmates.co.uk, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?
How We Use Cookies
Types of Cookies We Use
Third-Party Cookies
Managing Cookies
Cookie Preferences
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Contact Us

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 function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
1. Ensure Website Functionality: Enable core functions such as logging in, navigating pages, and accessing secure areas.
2. Enhance User Experience: Save your preferences (e.g., language settings) for future visits.
3. Analyze Website Performance: Gather information on how visitors use our website to help us improve its functionality.
4. Marketing and Advertising: Display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
Examples: Session management, security, and form submissions.

2.Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous usage data.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies.

3.Functionality Cookies

These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
Examples: Saving login credentials or language settings.

4.Advertising/Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising.
Examples: Google Ads cookies, social media tracking pixels.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:

Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
Embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
Analytics and marketing services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)

These third parties have their own cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how you can do this for popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Safari: Manage cookies in Safari

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: support@binmates.co.uk

This policy ensures compliance with the UK GDPR and ICO guidelines. Let me know if you need further adjustments!