This Cookie Policy explains how Aston Hors (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies: Removed when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
Cookies can also be categorized as:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Set by services that appear on our pages (e.g., analytics tools, social sharing plugins, or advertisers).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies – To enable core functionality like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.
- Performance and Analytics – To understand how visitors interact with our site and improve content and design (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functionality – To remember your preferences (e.g., language settings or saved articles).
- Advertising and Social Media – To deliver personalized ads and share content via social platforms.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here are the main types of cookies we may use:
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the site to function properly. Cannot be switched off in our systems. |
| Performance | Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., most viewed pages). |
| Functionality | Enable site personalization, like remembering settings or location. |
| Targeting / Ads | Used by advertising partners to build user profiles and deliver relevant ads. |
| Third-Party | Set by external services (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel). |
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can:
- Adjust cookie preferences in our cookie consent banner when you visit the site.
- Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse all or some cookies.
- Use “Do Not Track” signals if supported by your browser.
Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site may be set by third-party services for analytics, advertising, or social media purposes. These parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites.
We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers for more information, such as:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook / Meta Pixel
- Twitter Widgets
- YouTube Embeds
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for varying durations depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain until their expiry date or until you manually delete them.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or applicable law. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
