Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Current Stream Limited ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website current-stream.com ("the Website"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies," while cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how you interact with our content, and improve our services. Our cookies serve various purposes including essential website functionality, analytics, and personalised marketing.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate around the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website.

For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, visit: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Integration

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies when you interact with them. These are controlled by the respective social media platforms.

5.3 Marketing and Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing behaviour.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

6.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They allow websites to link your actions during a browser session.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

7. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:

• See what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can opt out through industry opt-out pages:

• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Google Ad Settings
• Facebook Ad Preferences

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• Your user experience may be less personalised
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some services may not be available

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function, but you can set your browser to notify you when they are being used.

9. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your browser settings as described above. Mobile browsers generally provide cookie management options similar to desktop browsers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies
• Legal requirements
• Industry best practices
• Technology developments

When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the "last modified" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (where appropriate)

11. Contact Information

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

12. Regulatory Information

This Cookie Policy complies with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance

Current Stream Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. You can verify our registration and view our data protection registration details on the ICO website.