Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to 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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are integral to the function of many websites, including “Newcastle upon Tyne Silver”.
Types of Cookies We Use
This website uses various types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services like logging in cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data on how our visitors use the site and monitor the site’s performance. For example, they may track which pages are most frequently visited, identify popular shopping items, or test new site features. Such data may be used to improve areas of the site for your convenience.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These can be remembered across different visits, enabling us to improve your experience on our site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers and allow you to share our content through social media and other services. They also help us deliver adverts relevant to you, based on your interests and browsing history on our website and other sites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or block cookies, you can do this via your browser’s settings. The ‘Help’ function within your browser’s menu should tell you how. Please note that if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may be unable to access certain parts of our site or experience reduced functionality in some areas.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies that are set by external website services, which we have engaged to help us manage and improve the website. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect data on how visitors use our site. These partners set their own cookies (and may do so for their own purposes, as explained in their privacy policies).
Consent and Control
By continuing to use our site after this banner has been displayed, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not agree to such use, please refrain from using the website or withdraw your consent by changing your cookie settings at any time. To change your cookie settings, click on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the website footer.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. The updated version will be indicated by an “Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
[email protected]
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024, and was last updated on that date.