Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions, enhancing your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Roam Log uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalised content and advertisements
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing buttons and embedded content
• Marketing Platforms: For advertising and remarketing purposes

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Cookie Preference Centre

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Website preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may be limited
• Personalised content may not be available
• Analytics data collection will be reduced

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiry date or until you delete them
• Our cookies: Typically stored for 30 days to 2 years depending on their purpose
• Third-party cookies: Subject to the retention policies of the respective third parties

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We recommend checking this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10. Useful Links

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• Your Online Choices