Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 5, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Directory ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set by our website directly:
- Session Cookies: Used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
- Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as language or region.
- Authentication Cookies: Used to identify you when you log in to our website.
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by our partners and service providers:
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our website.
- Social Media Cookies: Allow you to share content on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
You can generally find how to manage cookies in the "Settings", "Preferences" or "Tools" menu of your browser. You may also consult the browser's "Help" menu.
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@directory.example.com
- Address: Directory Ltd, 123 Business Street, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom