Cookies Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how Steph Virtual Assistant Limited ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website, www.steph-va.co.uk ("Website"). You should read this policy to understand the types of cookies we use, the information we collect, and how that information is used.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, etc.) by websites you visit. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners.
While cookies don't typically contain personally identifiable information directly, we may link information collected through cookies with personal data we hold about you, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
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Company: Steph Virtual Assistant Limited, 12 Harvest Hill Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QQ.
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Cookies: Small files placed on your device by our Website, containing browsing history and other information.
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Website: www.steph-va.co.uk
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You/Your: The user accessing our Website.
Use of Cookies
We use both session and persistent cookies:
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
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Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Necessary/Essential Cookies:
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These cookies are crucial for the Website's functionality. They enable core features like user authentication and secure access.
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Administered by: Wix
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Examples: svSession, hs, SSR-caching, wixlb.
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Purpose: To ensure the Website works correctly.
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Functionality Cookies:
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These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or login details, enhancing your user experience.
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Administered by: Wix
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Examples: consent-policy, smSession.
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Purpose: To improve user experience.
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Analytics Cookies:
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These cookies collect data on how users interact with our Website, helping us analyse traffic and improve performance.
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Administered by: Google Analytics, Wix Analytics.
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Examples: _ga, _gid.
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Purpose: To analyse website traffic and user behaviour.
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Marketing Cookies:
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These cookies are used to track users across websites, and to provide targeted advertisements.
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Administered by: Wix, Third party marketing platforms.
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Example: (dependant on marketing integrations)
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Purpose: To provide targeted advertisements.
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Managing Cookies and Consent
We use a cookie consent banner to obtain your explicit consent for all non-essential cookies. You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our Website.
If you wish to disable cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect your experience on our Website.
For detailed information on managing cookies, we recommend visiting these resources:
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All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
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Your browser's help documentation (links provided below).
Browser Cookie Management:
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Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
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Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
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Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
More Information
For further information on cookies and UK data protection regulations, please refer to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
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Email: hello@steph-va.co.uk