Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 13th February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to https://citivest.co.uk/ (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website https://citivest.co.uk/ (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by our Website) or “third-party” (set by other websites or services).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This assists us in improving the Website’s performance.

• Functionality Cookies: Allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4. Cookies We Use

Below are the specific cookies we use on our Website:

• WordPress Cookies:

• wordpress_[hash]: Used to store your authentication details. Its use is limited to the admin console area.

• wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: Indicates when you’re logged in and who you are.

• wp-settings-{time}-[UID]: Used to customize your view of the admin interface and possibly the main site interface.

• Google Analytics Cookies:

• _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.

• _gid: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.

• _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.

• Google Tag Manager:

• While Google Tag Manager itself does not set cookies, it can be used to manage and deploy other tags that may set cookies. For more information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow control of cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you disable or delete cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may include features from third parties, such as social media links or embedded content. These third parties may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and you should consult the relevant third party’s cookie policy for more information.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at https://citivest.co.uk/contact/