Cookie policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be first-party (set by us directly) or third-party (set by external services operating on our Website). They can also be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored on your device for a defined period of time).
1 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our Website at fourth.design to: - Ensure the Website functions correctly - Analyse how visitors use our Website and improve its performance - Enable embedded media (videos from YouTube and Vimeo)
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not collect any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent. Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These tools collect anonymised information, such as the number of visitors, which pages are viewed most often, and how visitors navigate through the site. This data helps us improve the content and usability of our Website. Analytics cookies are set by Google and are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Depending on the specific cookie, they can be stored on your device for up to 2 years (e.g., the _ga cookie). Please note that data collected by Google may be transferred to the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Embedded Content Cookies Our Website includes embedded video content provided by YouTube (Google LLC) and Vimeo (Vimeo, Inc.). When you interact with these embedded videos, those third-party services may set cookies on your device to track usage, personalise content, and collect viewing statistics even if you do not click play. These cookies are outside of our control and are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers: - YouTube / Google Privacy Policy - Vimeo Privacy Policy As these providers are based in the United States, your interaction with this content may result in data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), safeguarded by appropriate data transfer mechanisms such as the Data Privacy Framework.
3. Social Media
Our Website contains links to our social media profiles. These are standard hyperlinks only - they do not embed third-party scripts or set cookies on your device simply by being present on the page. Cookies may be set by social media platforms only when you follow a link and visit those platforms directly, in accordance with their own policies.
4. Managing Cookies
Withdrawing Consent on Our Website: You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time directly on our Website. Simply click the "Manage Cookies" (or "Cookie Settings") link located in the footer of our Website. This will reopen the cookie consent banner, allowing you to easily adjust your choices. Browser Settings: Alternatively, you can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: - View cookies that have been set - Block some or all cookies - Delete cookies when you close your browser For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation: - Google Chrome - Mozilla Firefox - Safari - Microsoft Edge Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website or prevent embedded content from loading correctly.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable legislation. The current version will always be available on this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: hello@fourth.design
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