Cookie Policy for pompitas.co.uk
Last Updated: April 26, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how pompitas.co.uk (“the Site”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and process information when you visit our Site. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and ensuring your privacy is protected. This policy applies to our UK-based website and is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and related regulations.
By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on the Site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how the site is used. Similar technologies, such as web beacons or pixel tags, may also be used for comparable purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on the Site:
  • Essential Cookies:
    • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly, such as enabling navigation, accessing secure areas, or maintaining your session.
    • Examples: Cookies that remember your login status (if applicable) or ensure the Site loads correctly.
    • Consent: These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the Site’s operation.
  • Analytics Cookies:
    • Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous data on page visits, time spent, and user behavior. We use this information to improve the Site’s performance and content.
    • Examples: Cookies set by Google Analytics to track Site usage.
    • Consent: We will only use these cookies with your prior consent.
  • Functional Cookies:
    • Purpose: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or personalized content (e.g., tailored gaming tips).
    • Examples: Cookies that store your display preferences.
    • Consent: We will only use these cookies with your prior consent.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
  • Ensure the Site operates correctly and securely.
  • Analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Personalize content, such as tailoring gaming guides or recommendations.
  • Monitor and prevent abuse of the Site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
The Site may use third-party cookies from the following services:
  • Google Analytics: To collect anonymous data about Site usage, such as page views and visitor demographics. Google Analytics may store data on servers outside the UK, subject to their privacy policies.
  • Facebook and Instagram: If you interact with social media features (e.g., share buttons or embedded posts), these platforms may set cookies to track your activity, subject to their privacy policies.
We do not use cookies from other third-party services, such as advertising networks, and no fonts are served from external servers (e.g., Google Fonts). All fonts are locally hosted.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control how cookies are used on the Site:
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly.
  • Cookie Consent: When you first visit the Site, you may be prompted to accept or reject non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and functional cookies). You can modify your preferences at anyI have no idea why you would want to use my content without asking for permission first. All images on the Site are copyright protected and may not be used, copied, or modified without permission.
  • Cookie Settings Link: [Insert link to cookie settings, if applicable, or remove if not implemented]. You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through cookies, including secure hosting and standard encryption protocols. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK-based website, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal information collected via cookies:
  • Access: Request details about the cookies we use and the data we hold.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser or our cookie settings.
  • Data Portability: Request a transferable copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days, as required by UK GDPR.
8. International Data Transfers
Cookies may collect data (e.g., IP addresses) that is stored on servers outside the UK, such as by Google Analytics. We ensure any international data transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in the UK and EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information, including via cookies, from children. If we learn that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]