Introduction
FinTech Nexus ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website located at fintechnexus.co.uk (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and provide educational content about financial technology. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit certain websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used.
Cookies can be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by other companies). They can also be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period).
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like web beacons (also known as pixels or clear gifs), local storage, and mobile device identifiers. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and allow us to monitor the use of our services and improve your user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Site when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our Site works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Purposes of Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To enable the functioning of our Site: Some cookies are essential to make our Site work correctly and securely.
- To improve our Site and services: We use cookies to understand how visitors use our Site, which helps us improve its design, content, and functionality.
- To remember your preferences: Cookies help us remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- To analyze traffic: We use cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our Site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate through the Site.
- To provide relevant educational content: Cookies help us show you educational content about financial technology that is relevant to your interests.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers: These help us understand how visitors use our Site.
- Service providers: These assist with various aspects of our website operation.
Please note that these third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to read these policies to understand how they use cookies and your information.
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie settings interface. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, customize your settings, or reject non-essential cookies. You can also access these settings at any time by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our Site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block certain cookies
- Configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set
- Browse in private or incognito mode, which prevents new cookies from being set
The links below provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Site. If you block essential cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our Site.
Cookie Table
Below is a list of the main cookies used on our Site:
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
| cookie_consent |
Essential |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
| session_id |
Essential |
Maintains your session state across page requests |
Session |
| _ga |
Analytical |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Analytical |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Analytical |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate |
1 minute |
| user_preferences |
Functionality |
Stores user preferences to enhance the user experience |
1 year |
This list is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time. For more information about the cookies we use, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
