Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BARTONFREE ("BARTONFREE", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what these technologies are, the categories we use, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more generally.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies may be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to operate our website reliably, to remember your preferences, to understand how visitors find and use the site, and to improve the overall experience. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others help us learn what is useful and what could be better. We do not use cookies to build detailed profiles of individuals for sale to third parties.

3. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies. These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, submitting a form, or navigating the site. Without these cookies, parts of the website will not work properly.

Performance and analytics cookies. These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information on an aggregated basis, such as which pages are most visited and whether visitors encounter errors. This helps us improve the way the website works.

Functional cookies. These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferences, to provide a more personalized experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function as intended.

Preference and session cookies. These support core behaviors such as keeping menus and forms in the correct state during your visit and remembering that you have already seen certain notices.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as analytics providers or embedded content. These providers may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across websites over time. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant provider.

5. How to manage and control cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, and to delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended and your experience may be affected. The steps to manage cookies differ from browser to browser, and you can find instructions in the help section of your browser.

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies, and you will be able to change your preferences at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it.

6. Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you signal your preference not to be tracked. Because there is no consistent industry standard for how to respond to these signals, our website may not respond to them differently. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically so that you remain informed about our use of cookies.