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Cookies Statement

Our website utilises ‘cookies,’ small data files serving as unique identifiers. These files transmit from our website’s servers to your computer or mobile device, where they are stored. Subsequently, they may return to our servers with updated data during your website visit.

Cookies serve to record your preferences while browsing our website, enhancing your experience through personalized website adjustments. Moreover, they enable us to recognize you upon your return visits.

A ‘session cookie’ automatically expires at the end of your browsing session when you close your web browser. Conversely, ‘persistent cookies’ possess predetermined expiration dates and remain on your computer until that date or until you manually delete them through your browser settings.

How we use cookies

The following is a list of cookies used by our website, and what they are used for:

PHPSESSID (Session Cookie)

The The Base website uses a session cookie to maintain information about each visit to the website and enable core site functionality. This cookie does not contain any personal information, and only lasts for the duration of your visit, being deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

AWSELB (Load Balancer Cookie)

This cookie is essential to help ensure that the website loads efficiently by distributing visits across multiple web servers. The cookie does not contain any personal information, and only lasts for the duration of your visit, being deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

_utma, _utmb, _utmc and _utmz (Google Analytics)

These cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site, using a service provided by Google Analytics. For more information about Google’s privacy policy, please use this link www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses the following third-party suppliers and partners who may also set cookies on your computer or mobile phone as you browse our website. If you would like to know more about how these third-parties use cookies to collect and store your data, please use the links below:

NID, and PREF (Google+ Cookies)

The Google+ plugin on our website allows you to promote our website to your contacts using the ‘+1’ button. These cookies are installed by Google to detect if you are currently logged in with a Google account. For more information, please see www.google.co.uk/intl/en-GB/policies.

Please note that, where we embed content from third-party sites such as Vimeo, you may also have cookies from these third-party websites installed on your device. The Base does not control these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant website for more information.

Please also note that, if you use one of the ‘sharing tools’ on our website to share content using social networks, these social networks may install a cookie on your device. The BASE does not control these cookies and you should check the privacy policy of the relevant website for more information.

The majority of web browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari etc.) will allow you to block cookies from being installed on your device via your browser settings.

We also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways.

To enable these features, social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn will set cookies via our site. These cookies can enhance your profile and contribute to stored data, as explained in their privacy policies

Depending on your browser, you can find more information by clicking on the following links:

Firefox – http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies

Internet Explorer – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955

Google Chrome – http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Safari – http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html

Opera – http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/

Mobile users may refer to their handset manual for mobile browser cookie-blocking instructions

Please be aware that restricting the use of cookies may impact on the functionality of our website.

Disabling Cookies

Prevent cookie setting by adjusting your browser settings (consult your browser’s Help for guidance).

Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit.

Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the this site. We recommend not disabling cookies for this reason

Most web browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, etc.) permit you to delete selected or all currently installed cookies.

Depending on your browser, you can find more information through the following links:

Firefox – http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies

Internet Explorer – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955

Google Chrome – http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Safari – http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/3.0/en/9277.html

Opera – http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/

Mobile users can consult their handset manual for cookie deletion instructions in their mobile browser.

Please note that this action typically only eliminates cookies already present on your device. If you want to prevent future cookie installations, you must also adjust your browser settings (as described above). Please be aware that deleting cookies already stored on your device may impact on the usability of our website.

Contact Details and Useful Information

The Base owns and operates this website. For inquiries about cookies, data collection, and storage, contact The Base via info@thebasewarrington.co.uk

For more information on cookies and how they work, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.