You & Us?

For the purposes of this section, “you” means your computer and “we” means Layered Consulting.

Cookies – who?

Cookies are text files containing information which we download onto the device used to visit our website.

Cookies – why?

For example, we may use information obtained from cookies or similar technology on subsequent visits as they allow us to remember you.

Cookies come in many forms. We have set out below all the main types and categories of cookies that are used and not just those we use on our website.

Cookies – what?

There are multiple types of cookie, we break down the major categories.

“First-party” cookies are set by a website that is being visited by the user.

“Third-party” cookies are cookies that are set by a domain other than that of the website being visited by the user.

“Persistent” cookies remain on a user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the website from where the cookie originated from.

“Session” cookies are temporary. They allow website to link the actions of a user during a browser “session” and are deleted afterwards. A “session” is defined as a period between when a user opens the browser window until the browser window is closed.

Furthermore, cookies also fall into one or more of the categories set out below. This website uses “performance” cookies and we may use data from targeting cookies placed on your computer by third parties when you have visited other websites.

“Strictly necessary” cookies enable services you have specifically asked for and are essential to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website and without which certain cannot be provided.

“Performance” cookies collect information on the pages visited, to improve how the website works, assess the frequency of pages reviewed, and error messages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor and all information is aggregated and anonymous. They are only used

“Functionality” cookies remember choices you make to improve your user experience and provide enhanced, more personal features for example, the ‘share this page’ functionality, where a user can email a link. They may also be used to help provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity.

“Targeting” and/or “advertising” cookies collect information about browsing habits in order to make advertising relevant, to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of the advertising. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. Often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.

Deleting Cookies

If you want to either delete any cookies or stop cookies from being stored, please respectively refer to the instructions for your file management software to locate the file or directory that stores cookies, or to your browser instructions by clicking “Help” in your browser menu. Further information on cookies is available at http://www.allaboutcookies.org. By deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website.

Third party websites

Our website links to third party sites which we do not operate or endorse. These websites may use cookies and collect your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies. This privacy policy does not apply to third party websites and Layered Consulting is not responsible for third party websites.

Protecting your information

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information disclosed to us is kept secure, accurate and up to date and kept only for so long as is necessary for the purposes for which it is used.

Children

This website is designed for business customers and is not intended or designed to attract children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from or about any person under the age of 13. If you are under 13 years old and wish to ask a question or use this site in any way which requires you to submit your personal information, please get your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf.

A copy of your information

For a small fee you are entitled to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Please contact us using the details set out below.

If your information or choices change

If you have any queries about how we use your personal information and/or your personal information or your preferences change, let us know by emailing contact@layeredconsulting.com.

Changes to this policy

We reserve the discretional right to change, modify, add, or remove portions from this policy at any time. You are encouraged to review this policy from time to time.