This Cookies Policy explains how thepeopleprotectors (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://thepeopleprotectors.com (the “Website”).

This policy complies with the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as implemented by the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. 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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These  remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website may not perform as expected.
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyse how visitors use our Website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and identify any issues. This information is used to improve the Website’s performance and user experience. We use tools such as Google Analytics, which may involve the transfer of data to servers outside of the UK, with proper safeguards in place.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the Website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.
• Marketing/Targeting Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver personalised content and advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies may track your visits to other websites and are often placed by third-party advertising networks.

(Currently, thepeopleprotectors does not use marketing cookies, but this section is included for future proofing and best practice.)

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Here is a list of the cookies we may use on our Website:

• Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that place cookies on your device. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie usage.

4. Consent to Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function, and therefore, we do not require your consent to use them.
• Non-Essential Cookies: For analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies (if used in the future), we will obtain your consent before placing them on your device. We will use a cookie banner or pop-up to inform you about our use of cookies and provide you with the option to accept or decline them.
• Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time by (Provide instructions, e.g., clicking on a link in the cookie banner, changing your browser settings).

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually block or delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed on your device. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
• Cookie Consent Tools: We will provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

6. Data Transfers Outside the UK

When we use third party cookies such as Google Analytics, data may be transferred outside the UK. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

– Email: info@thepeopleprotectors.com
– Mailing Address: Telford House, Telford St, Herne Bay, CT6 5LX

9. Information 

Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.

ICO Website: www.ico.org.uk