This page explains clearly how our information portal winzter-online.co.uk uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file that your browser stores on your device during a visit. It serves to remember preferences, analyse traffic and improve browsing comfort. We do not collect any personal data through cookies for purposes other than those described below. You'll find the content about the platform in our overview of Winzter; this document concerns our site only.
Types of cookies on winzter-online.co.uk
Not all cookies serve the same function. On our site we use four distinct categories, each with a specific purpose:
| Category | Function | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | core operation of the site (session, privacy preferences) | no – essential |
| Analytics | aggregated statistics on traffic and navigation | yes |
| Marketing | personalised content and adverts based on interests | yes |
| Preference | remembering your choices (language, layout) | yes |
Necessary cookies
These are the ones strictly essential to the site working. Without them, some core features – navigation between pages, correct loading of content, remembering your privacy settings – would not be available. These cookies collect no personal data for marketing purposes and are deleted when the session ends or after a short period.
Analytics cookies
They help us understand how visitors use winzter-online.co.uk. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data: most-visited pages, average visit duration, bounce rate, traffic source. This information lets us improve the structure and content of the site. No data from analytics cookies is used for personal identification.
Marketing & advertising cookies
They serve to display adverts matched to your interests and to measure how effective campaigns are. They may track your activity across different sites to build an interest profile. You can disable them without affecting the site's essential features.
Preference cookies
They remember your browsing choices: preferred language, page layout, cookie consent and other personalised settings. The aim is simple – to spare you from repeating the same choices on every visit.
Third-party cookies
Some of the cookies on our site are set by external services we use for analytics and advertising. These include Google Analytics and partner advertising platforms. Each external service operates under its own privacy policy, which is worth reviewing. Our site has no direct control over the cookies set by these third parties.
Managing cookies in your browser
You keep full control over the cookies stored on your device. Every browser offers dedicated settings to view, block or delete them:
- 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 > Manage and delete cookies.
For browsers not on this list, check the manufacturer's official documentation. The cookie section is usually under privacy or security settings.
Consent and the consequences of disabling
On your first visit, a banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies; necessary cookies stay active whatever your choice. You can change your preferences at any time through that banner or your browser settings. Disabling cookies is your right, but some site features may then work less well: your language preferences won't be remembered and browsing will be less personalised. The technical cookies in particular are essential to winzter-online.co.uk working properly.
Cookie duration: session and persistent
Cookies also differ in how long they last. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close the browser – they exist only for the duration of the visit. Persistent cookies stay on the device for a set period, after which they expire or are deleted manually. As a guide: necessary cookies last up to 12 months, analytics up to 26 months, marketing cookies up to 13 months and preference cookies up to 12 months.
Changes to the cookie policy
We reserve the right to update this information at any time to reflect technical, legal or organisational developments. The date of the last update is always shown on this page.
Contact
For any question or request about cookies and privacy on winzter-online.co.uk, email support@winzter-online.co.uk. We'll respond as soon as we can.