Version: 1.3
Effective Date: 2 September 2025
Last Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Next Review Due: 2 September 2026
Owner: Matthew Austerbury

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This Cookie Policy explains how Deskless IT (trading name of Matthew Austerbury) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It works alongside our Privacy Policy and outlines what data is collected, how it’s used, and your options.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, support security, and in some cases improve functionality or performance.

2. How We Use Cookies on This Site

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Our website uses a cookie consent management tool provided by Usercentrics, which ensures that only the categories of cookies you allow are activated.

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• Strictly necessary cookies – Always active. Required for basic site functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. These do not require consent.
   

• Functional cookies – Optional. Remember your preferences and improve usability (e.g., chat widgets, saved settings).
   

• Analytics cookies – Optional. Collect information about how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to help us improve performance.
   

• Marketing cookies – Optional. Used to display relevant content or advertisements, and may link with social media platforms.
   

3. What Data Might Be Collected via Cookies?

 

Depending on the category enabled, cookies may collect:

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• IP address (for security monitoring, fraud prevention, diagnostics)
   

• Browser type and version
   

• Pages visited and time spent
   

• Device and operating system information
   

• Preference or interaction data (e.g., consent status, saved settings)
   

Note: IP addresses collected via website cookies are separate from any IP addresses collected as part of contracted IT services, which are handled under our Privacy Policy.

 

4. Managing Cookies

 

When you first visit our website, the Usercentrics cookie banner will appear. You can:

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• Accept all cookies
   

• Reject functional, analytics, and marketing cookies (leaving only strictly necessary cookies active)
   

• Customise your preferences by category
   

You can also revoke or change your consent at any time by reopening the banner through the “Cookie Settings” link on our website.

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5. Third-Party Cookies

 

Some cookies on our site are provided by trusted third parties (e.g., analytics or marketing platforms). These are subject to the provider’s own privacy policies.

 

For full transparency, the Usercentrics banner provides an up-to-date list of all active providers, their purposes, and storage periods.

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6. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or the law. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

 

7. Governing Law

 

This Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

8. Contact

 

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact:

Deskless IT (Matthew Austerbury)
 

📧 Email: desklessit@gmail.com
📍 United Kingdom