What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analysing how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User journey analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They include:
- Language preference cookies
- Form completion cookies
- User preference cookies
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They include:
- Social media cookies
- Advertising network cookies
- Retargeting cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- LinkedIn: For social media integration and advertising
- Font Awesome: For icon display
- Google Fonts: For typography
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- Third-Party Cookies: Duration controlled by the third-party service
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Our Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
- Change your preferences at any time using the “Manage Preferences” link
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Personalised content may not be available
- Some forms may not work correctly
- Analytics data may be incomplete
- Website performance may be affected
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@soeinnovations.org
Address: 31 Craigmillar Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3SF