Cookie Policy
This page explains what cookies are, how Thawn uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. We aim to keep this clear and straightforward — no unnecessary complexity.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your device when you visit it. They serve a range of purposes — from keeping a site functional to helping its owners understand how it is being used.
Cookies are widely used across the web. Some are active only during your browsing session (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies).
You are in control. You can manage cookies through this page or through your browser settings. Disabling certain categories may affect how some parts of the site function.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled as the site would not work without them.
- Cookie consent state (stores your preferences from this page)
- Session management for secure browsing
Duration: Session or up to 12 months for preference storage.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are viewed most, where people navigate from, and where they leave. This information guides us in improving the experience.
- Google Analytics (page views, session duration, referral source)
- Aggregated behaviour patterns — no individual identification
Duration: Up to 24 months for persistent analytics identifiers.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese may be used to show relevant advertising on other platforms after you have visited our site. They help measure the effectiveness of any advertising campaigns we run.
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel (if advertising is active)
- Bing Ads tracking
Duration: Up to 90 days depending on the advertising platform.
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese remember choices you make on the site, such as your preferred language or region, so you do not need to re-enter them on each visit.
- User interface preferences
- Region or language settings
Duration: Up to 12 months.
Third-Party Services
When optional cookies are enabled, the following third-party services may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Tracks site usage statistics. Data is anonymised before storage.
Meta Pixel
Tracks ad campaign performance when marketing is active.
Bing Ads
Tracks conversions from Bing advertising campaigns.
Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. Enabling marketing or analytics cookies means you accept their terms in addition to ours.
Cookie Duration
| Category | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session / Persistent | Session or up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Persistent | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | Persistent | Up to 90 days |
| Preferences | Persistent | Up to 12 months |
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Each browser is slightly different — select yours below for step-by-step guidance.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right.
- Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting (Allow all, Block third-party, or Block all).
- To delete existing cookies, click See all cookies and site data and remove as needed.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the three-line menu (☰) in the top right.
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Custom to fine-tune cookie blocking.
- To clear cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and go to Safari menu → Settings (or Preferences).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Enable Prevent cross-site tracking to block third-party cookies.
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove individual site cookies.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top right.
- Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Toggle blocking for third-party cookies as preferred.
- Click See all cookies and site data to manage specific cookies.
Mobile Browsers
On mobile devices, cookie settings are typically found in the browser app's Settings menu. The location varies slightly per device:
- Chrome (Android/iOS): Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Safari (iOS): iOS Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Firefox (Android): Settings → Privacy → Cookie settings
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the preference controls above. Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing that occurred before you withdrew it.
Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using our website, though some features may be less tailored to your browsing patterns.
If you have questions about how cookies relate to your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected].