Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Welcome to Oxfordshire Wednesday Auction’s website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website, how you can manage or delete these cookies, and your rights regarding cookie data. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners about how the site is being used. Cookies serve various purposes, from enabling core functionality to tracking your browsing patterns for analytical purposes.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We use different categories of cookies on our website:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow our website to remember your choices (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to remember changes you make to improve your experience on our website. To manage or delete functionality cookies, please visit our cookie settings page.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to track your browsing habits to a variety of websites (including social networking sites) and to build a profile of your interests. We use these cookies to show you ads that we think you will find useful based on your interests, as well as to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. You can disable these cookies at any time by updating your cookie preferences.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete cookies, you can do so via your browser settings. Remember that if you choose to disable cookies, some areas of our website may not function as intended. For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies on our website to help us improve user experience and to provide you with relevant content and targeted advertising. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies and may use a combination of tracking technologies, including cookies, to collect information about your browsing habits over time and across different websites.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and require your consent to place certain cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, you will be asked to provide your consent for the use of these technologies, with a clear and easy mechanism to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or data protection matters, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will update this Cookie Policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations. The last update to this policy was on January 1, 2024.