Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information to site operators. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but data we collect through them may be combined with other data we hold about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Chirp Telecoms uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g. cookie consent status)
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Ensure our website functions correctly
- Improve performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| chirp_cookies | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't ask again | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — helps us understand site traffic and usage patterns (only active with consent) | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a session | 24 hours |
4. Essential vs Non-Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with the services available through our website. They cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences.
Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are only placed with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or by contacting us.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:
- Notify you when a cookie is being placed
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Where we embed third-party services (such as analytics providers), those providers may also set cookies on your device. We have no direct control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for further information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]