Cookies Policy

Last updated: 8 April 2026

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Sharp Cube website, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can store various types of information including user preferences, login details, items in shopping baskets, and data about how you use websites. They're widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how visitors use our site, and improve our services. We're thoughtful about the cookies we implement and only use those that serve genuine purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, so they're enabled by default and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name: cookie_consent
Purpose: Remembers whether you've accepted our cookie policy
Duration: 12 months
Type: First-party

Cookie Name: cookie_preferences
Purpose: Stores your cookie preference settings
Duration: 12 months
Type: First-party

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This includes data about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on pages, and whether they encounter errors.

We use this information to improve how our website works, understand what content interests visitors, and identify technical issues that need fixing. These cookies don't collect information that identifies individual visitors.

Cookie Name: analytics_session
Purpose: Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks page views
Duration: 30 minutes (session)
Type: First-party

Cookie Name: analytics_id
Purpose: Generates statistical data about website usage
Duration: 24 months
Type: First-party

Third-Party Cookies

We don't currently use third-party cookies on our website. We believe in maintaining direct control over the data collected from our site visitors and limiting external tracking.

If we decide to use third-party services in future that require cookies, we'll update this policy accordingly and provide clear information about those services.

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner giving you the option to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can click "Cookie Settings" at any time to review and change your choices.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to function, but you can control analytics cookies through the preference center.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when new cookies are being set.

Here's how to access cookie settings in common 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

Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit access to certain features. Some pages may not display correctly or function as intended if cookies are completely disabled.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use HTML5 local storage to store preferences and settings locally on your device. This helps improve site performance and maintain your preferences between visits.

Local storage can be cleared through your browser settings, similar to cookies. The information stored locally doesn't leave your device unless you explicitly interact with features that require server communication.

Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages, ensuring features work smoothly during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie details above) or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences on return visits, improving your experience.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Currently, there's no industry-wide standard for responding to Do Not Track signals.

We're committed to respecting user privacy. If you've disabled analytics cookies through our preference center, we won't track your website usage regardless of Do Not Track settings.

Cookies and Personal Data

While cookies themselves are not personal data, information collected through cookies may be considered personal data under certain circumstances, particularly when combined with other information.

We handle all data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws including UK GDPR.

Changes to Cookies We Use

We may occasionally update the cookies we use to improve our website or comply with changing requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll update this Cookies Policy and notify visitors through our cookie banner or website announcements.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

Analytics and Reporting

The analytics data we collect through cookies helps us answer questions such as:

  • Which pages are most frequently visited?
  • How long do people typically spend on our site?
  • What paths do visitors take through the site?
  • Are there pages where visitors frequently leave?
  • What devices and browsers are people using?
  • Are there any technical errors affecting users?

This information helps us create a better user experience, prioritize improvements, and identify content that resonates with visitors.

Security Considerations

We implement security measures to protect the information stored in cookies. However, cookies can potentially be intercepted or accessed if your device is compromised or if you're using unsecured networks.

We don't store sensitive personal information or clinical data in cookies. For information about how we protect sensitive data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Cookies for Logged-In Users

Currently, our website doesn't include a login area for clients. If we implement secure login functionality in future, we'll use additional cookies to manage authentication securely and maintain your logged-in session. These would be classified as essential cookies.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us at [email protected].

For general information about cookies and how they work, you can visit www.sharp-cube.com or www.sharp-cube.com.

Related Policies

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