1. Introduction

 

At SteelStudios ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with an optimal browsing experience. As a company based in Dronfield, UK, we adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant laws.

 

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website function effectively and provide a better user experience. Cookies can be either "session" cookies (which are deleted once you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).

 

3. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies that are necessary for the basic functionality of our site. We do not use cookies for tracking and advertising purposes.

 

Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:

 

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to operate correctly. They support essential features such as maintaining your session when you navigate through different pages or submitting forms. Without these cookies, certain services on our website may not be available or may not function properly.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve the way our website works.

 

4. Cookies We Use

Here is a list of the cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - Tracks website usage and provides insights into site performance	Analytical	1 year
_gid	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	Analytical	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - Throttles request rate	Analytical	1 minute
wires	Maintains user session across page requests	Essential	Session

 

 

These cookies are essential for the smooth operation of our website, and they do not collect any personally identifiable information.

 

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

• Google Chrome: Instructions
• Mozilla Firefox: Instructions
• Microsoft Edge: Instructions

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

6. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies on our website. All cookies used are essential and are directly related to the operation of our site.

 

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

SteelStudios
Unit 3, Dronfield Court
Wards Yard
Dronfield
S18 1QJ
United Kingdom
Email: nowthen@steelstudios.co.uk
Phone: 0114 350 4888