Cookies Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Interpretation and Definitions

• Company: Steph Virtual Assistant Limited, 12 Harvest Hill Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QQ.

• Cookies: Small files placed on your device by our Website, containing browsing history and other information.

• Website: www.steph-va.co.uk

• You/Your: The user accessing our Website.

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Use of Cookies

We use both session and persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use:  

• Necessary/Essential Cookies:

  • These cookies are crucial for the Website's functionality. They enable core features like user authentication and secure access.

  • Administered by: Wix

  • Examples: svSession, hs, SSR-caching, wixlb.

  • Purpose: To ensure the Website works correctly.

• Functionality Cookies:

  • These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or login details, enhancing your user experience.

  • Administered by: Wix

  • Examples: consent-policy, smSession.

  • Purpose: To improve user experience.

• Analytics Cookies:

  • These cookies collect data on how users interact with our Website, helping us analyse traffic and improve performance.

  • Administered by: Google Analytics, Wix Analytics.

  • Examples: _ga, _gid.

  • Purpose: To analyse website traffic and user behaviour.

• Marketing Cookies:

  • These cookies are used to track users across websites, and to provide targeted advertisements.

  • Administered by: Wix, Third party marketing platforms.

  • Example: (dependant on marketing integrations)

  • 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.

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If you wish to disable cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect your experience on our Website.

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For detailed information on managing cookies, we recommend visiting these resources:

• All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

• Your browser's help documentation (links provided below).

Browser Cookie Management:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

• Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored  

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac  

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More Information

For further information on cookies and UK data protection regulations, please refer to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@steph-va.co.uk