Cookies
Our Cookies don’t contain chocolate chips and you cannot eat them, but they are small text files which contain information that our website transfers to your computer’s hard disk for various (good) reasons, which we explain below.
COOKIE POLICY
Who we are
We, Hood Corporate ((We or Us or Our) are a law firm and Hood Corporate is the trading name of Ross Hood LLb (Hons), Dip LP, NP, who is regulated by The Law Society of Scotland and has a place of business at 19 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB. To contact us, please email legal@hoodcorporate.com or telephone us on (+44) 0131 212 5888. Ross Hood has been appointed as Our Data Protection Officer and he will be happy to handle your enquiries.
Our website is https://www.hoodcorporate.com/ (website) and this Cookie Policy is published on Our website but you can also obtain a copy by contacting Us. This Cookie Policy is issued on 11 April 2019 but we reserve the right to amend it any time by publishing the amended policy on Our website.
Cookies on Our website
Our website, like many websites, uses Cookies. In this Policy, we want to explain what Cookies are, what they do, why we use them, how long they last and how to block or delete them, if you wish to do so.
What is a Cookie?
A Cookie is a small text file which asks permission to be placed on the hard drive of your computer or device. Most web browsers automatically accept Cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline Cookies if you prefer. If you do so, then this may prevent you from taking full advantage of Our website. A Cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or device, other than the personal data which you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline Cookies at any time and this Policy explains how to do so.
Why do we use Cookies?
We use Cookies for a number of reasons but principally to enhance Our website and your experience when visiting Our website. They can help us to assist navigation of Our website and to store your preferences if you return to Our website and they allow us to analyse your use of Our website or services.
Where do Cookies come from?
There are two sources of Cookies:
First party Cookies are ones which are initiated by Our website.
Third-party Cookies are ones which are sent by a third party to provide functionality through Our website.
What happens when you first visit Our website?
You will see a Cookie notice. If you continue to use Our website with your browser settings set to accept all Cookies then you will be taken to have consented to Cookies being placed on your computer or device.
What Cookies do we use; what is their purpose and how long do they last?
We use the following Cookies:
Strictly necessary Cookies. These are Cookies that are required for the operation of Our website.
Analytical/performanceCookies. They allow us to recognise and count the number of Our visitors and to see how visitors move around Our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way Our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
Cookies will stay on your computer or device for different lengths of time:
Session Cookies will generally only remain on your computer or device while your internet browser remains open but will automatically be deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies will generally remain on your computer or device after your internet browser has been closed unless you have set up your browser to automatically delete them, or if you manually delete them.
You can find more information about the individual Cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them below. We shall add to this list from time to time..
NECESSARY Cookies
Necessary cookies help our Website with normal basic functions which enable it to function properly.
__cfduid
Provided by: statcounter.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 1 year
Cookie purpose: This cookie is used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic.
Data is sent to: United States
crumb
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: Session
Cookie purpose: This cookie ensures browsing-security of a visitor by preventing cross-site request forgery.
Data is sent to: United States
test
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTML
Expiry: Persistent
Cookie purpose: This cookie is used to detect whether a visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner
Data is sent to: United States
STATISTICS Cookies
This type of cookie helps Us to understand how visitors interact with Our website by collecting and reporting on information anonymously.
is_unique
Provided by: statcounter.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 5 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie identifies the frequency of visits and how long a visitor spends on Our website.
Data is sent to: United States
is_visitor_unique
Provided by: statcounter.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie counts how many times Our website has been visited by different visitors, by assigning a random ID to each visitor.
Data is sent to: United States
p.gif typekit.net
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: Pixel
Expiry: Session
Cookie purpose: This cookie keeps track of special fonts used on Our website for internal analysis but does not register any visitor data.
Data is sent to: Netherlands
sc_is_visitor_unique
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie counts how many times a website has been visited by different visitors, by assigning a random ID to each visitor.
Data is sent to: United States
ss_cvisit
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 1 day
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects data on a visit to Our website such as time spent and website interaction.
Data is sent to: United States
statcounter_bounce
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTML
Expiry: Session
Cookie purpose: This cookie determines if a visitor leaves the website straight away, for the purposes of internal statistics and analytics.
Data is sent to: United States
statcounter_session
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTML
Expiry: Session
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects statistics on the visits of a visitor to Our website, such as number of visits, average time spent and what pages are read.
Data is sent to: United States
t.php c.
Provided by: statcounter.com
Type: Pixel
Expiry: Session
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects statistical data on visitors' behaviour on Our website and is used for internal analytics on Our website.
Data is sent to: United States
MARKETING Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across Our website, the intention being to display ads which are relevant and engaging for the visitor and are thereby of more value to publishers and third party advertisers.
sc_medium_source
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTML
Expiry: Persistent
Cookie purpose: This cookie determines how visitors access Our website, in order to determine the efficiency of Our marketing efforts.
Data is sent to: United States
ss_cid
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects data on Our visitors, assigning visitors into segments, making advertisements more efficient.
Data is sent to: United States
ss_cpvisit
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects data on Our visitors, assigning visitors into segments, making advertisements more efficient.
Data is sent to: United States
ss_cvr
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 2 years
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects data on Our visitors, assigning visitors into segments, making advertisements more efficient.
Data is sent to: United States
ss_cvt
Provided by: hoodcorporate.com
Type: HTTP
Expiry: 1 day
Cookie purpose: This cookie collects data on Our visitors, assigning visitors into segments, making advertisements more efficient.
Data is sent to: United States
Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use Cookies, over which we have no control. These Cookies are likely to be Analytical/performance Cookies or targeting Cookies.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a service operated by Google which transmits website traffic and usage data to Google servers which are situated in the United States and elsewhere. Google Analytics does not identify an individual user and does not associate your IP address with other data which may be held by Google. We use the reports generated by Google to help us better understand Our website traffic and website usage, which in turn helps us to improve Our website. If you want to opt out of tracking by Google Analytics then visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
How you can control or block Cookies
You can block Cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of some or all Cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all Cookies (including Our Strictly necessary Cookies) then you may not be able to access all or parts of Our website.
So, you should be able to accept all Cookies, or to reject all Cookies, or modify your web browser so that it alerts you about any new Cookies. Clearing stored Cookies normally requires you to use a Tools dropdown menu on your web browser.
The following may assist you with your Cookies settings:-
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-Cookies
Microsoft Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cookies
Google Chrome: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
You may also be able to obtain relevant advice in the ‘Help’ section of your web browser.
If you want to learn more about Cookies then visit:
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