Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to enhance your experience
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others are stored for a longer period (persistent cookies).
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Cryptax website to:
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website performance and usability
- Measure the effectiveness of our website and marketing
The Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. We use the following essential cookie:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| CookieYes | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit in an anonymous form. The cookies used are:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client ID. | 2 years |
| _ga_[CONTAINER_ID] | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state and maintain user tracking across pages. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users and throttle the request rate. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate when using Google Analytics over HTTPS. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy settings:
- IP anonymisation is enabled — your full IP address is not stored
- Advertising features are disabled
- Data retention is set to 14 months
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings Help
- Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings Help
- Apple Safari: Safari Cookie Settings Help
- Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings Help
Opt Out of Analytics
If you do not want your data to be collected by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Important Note
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. For example, our website may not remember your preferences or operate as efficiently.
Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics (see above)
- Formspree: For form processing (uses cookies to manage form submissions)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies:
Legal Basis for Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with:
- PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations): We require your consent before placing any cookies on your device, except for strictly necessary cookies.
- UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We process cookie data fairly and transparently, and only for the purposes described in this policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the effective date of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@cryptax.uk
Phone: 0151 314 0250
Address: Thursby House, 1 Thursby Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3PW