Cookie Policy

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 and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, and other display settings) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

How We Use Cookies

etchsavg uses cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and security
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Personalisation: To remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

We only use cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website or that you have consented to through our cookie banner.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track website usage, identify popular content, and improve our services.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by advertising partners such as Google Ads. They help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and may be used to build a profile of your interests.

Cookie Details

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website functionality:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, which pages they visit, and how long they stay. This information helps us improve our website and services.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show relevant advertisements to users who have visited our website.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. Google Fonts may set cookies to optimise font loading and delivery.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Cookie Policy

Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences whilst still providing basic analytics and advertising measurement. When you reject certain cookie categories:

• Google Analytics operates in a privacy-enhanced mode
• Google Ads uses aggregated and anonymised data
• No personal identifiers are collected without consent
• Conversion measurement uses privacy-safe techniques

This ensures that your privacy preferences are respected whilst allowing us to measure the general effectiveness of our website and marketing efforts.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences for different cookie types

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings
• Contacting us to reset your preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set up notifications when cookies are being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

For detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation or visit the browser manufacturer's website.

Mobile Devices

If you're using a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings:

iOS Safari

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Android Chrome

Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Cookie management options may vary depending on your device and operating system version.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Whilst you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be affected:

• Your preferences and settings won't be remembered
• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Some interactive features may not work properly
• We won't be able to personalise your experience
• Analytics and improvement efforts will be limited

Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use our website.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or other appropriate means
• Request renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible and work to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.