Information about the cookies we use and how you can control them.
Last updated: January 2024
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, provide information to website owners, and enable certain features.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses or personal information such as credit card details. They simply help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
lite-shield uses cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly, while others help us improve your experience or understand how visitors use our site.
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings option on our site.
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
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 adverts on other sites.
These cookies do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
You have several options for managing cookies:
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customise your preferences. You can access these settings again at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Some third-party cookies can be managed through industry opt-out tools:
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties.
We carefully select our partners and require them to comply with applicable data protection laws. However, we encourage you to review their privacy policies if you have concerns about how they handle your data.
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. For example:
Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing the informational content on our site, but may limit functionality.
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address. Where this is the case, we process such data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance commitments.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or information about your beliefs or opinions.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
lite-shield Financial Education Ltd
47 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 3NH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]