Cookie Policy

Effective 10th June 2018

Introduction

Kirsty Piercy (“I”, “Me”, “My”) operates Kirsty Piercy Virtual Assistant, https://www.kirstypiercy-virtualassistant.co.uk/ (“Service” or “Website”).

This policy has been written to help you understand the use of Cookies on my Website. You should read the policy carefully and contact me if you have any questions or concerns about my practices. By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in the manner described and in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or other device when you visit the Site. This allows the Site to recognise you as a user either for the duration of your visit (using a ‘session cookie’) or for repeat visits ( a ‘persistent cookie’). They are not harmful and do not contain any information such as your home address, date of birth or credit card details.

How I Use Cookies

As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. In most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site.

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the this site.

The Cookies I Set

• Forms related cookies – When you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.

Third Party Cookies

In some special cases I also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.

• This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping me to understand how you use the site and ways that I can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so I can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
• Third party analytics are used to track and measure usage of this site so that I can continue to produce engaging content. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site or pages you visit which helps me to understand how I can improve the site for you.
• From time to time I test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When I am testing new features these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring I understand which optimisations my users appreciate the most.
• I also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work the following social media sites including; LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, and Google, will set cookies through my site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Changes To This Cookie Policy

I may update my Cookie Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.I will let you know via a prominent notice on the Website, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the top of this Cookie Policy. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

How do you contact me?