Cookies Policy

In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, we periodically conduct a Cookie Audit of our website. This Cookie Audit was last conducted on 17th May 2018.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files which contain a small amount of data that is downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. When you visit the website again, or visit another website which recognises that cookie, your device is able to communicate with the website and the website can read the data held in that cookie.

Managing Cookies

You can easily control and disable cookies through your web browser settings. Learn how to remove cookies set on your device.

For more information on the new legislation regarding cookies, see the Information Commissioners Office’s website – ico.org.uk.

Cookies served through our website

Our website does not create cookies (often referred to as first-party cookies) that store small text files on your computer.

Cookies created by Third-Party Service Providers

However, while we do not create first-party cookies, you may be served one or more of the following third-party cookies during your visit to our website. By using our website you are consenting to the use of third-party cookies in accordance with this notice, however we have duly provided a link in the Manage Cookies section above which contains comprehensive information on cookies for some of the most popular web browsers. You’ll also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer. To learn about controlling cookies on the web browser of your mobile device, please consult your mobile device’s user manual.

Third-party cookies are cookies created by a third-party service provider used on our website. These cookies are specific to the third-party’s domain and accordingly the data held in them can only be viewed and managed by the third-party and not by us. We do not control how they use their cookies.  Third-party service providers in use on our website are carefully selected as service providers that have a proven online reputation, and that are likely to adhere to current privacy laws and act in accordance with the terms and conditions contained within their privacy policies.

Google Maps

Google Maps is used on our Home and Contact Us pages as a third-party service provider to facilitate the demand for a useful way for visitors to locate our offices. Google’s interactive maps stores up to three cookies on your device during a browsing session: NID, CONSENT and 1P_JAR.  Google Maps is used on our website on the basis that Google adheres to its privacy policy and its terms of service for Google Maps.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is used at the bottom of each page of our website to provide a secure link to the official Verfides LinkedIn account. LinkedIn uses a wide variety of cookies that may be stored on you device during a browsing session.  To find out which cookies are used by LinkedIn click here.  LinkedIn is used on our website on the basis that LinkedIn adheres to its privacy policy and its user agreement.

Other cookies

From time to time we may use additional third-party services on our website which may create cookies on your device. As we add new services or make changes regarding the use of cookies on our website, we will update this cookie policy with the relevant details.