Cookie Policy

Thank you for visiting EpiQuestLive (the “Website”).

Cookie Policy

The Website is operated by EpiQuestLive

The terms “ EpiQuestLive ”, “us”, “we” or “our” refer to EpiQuestLive .

The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our Website.

1. General

By using or accessing our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies, as described below. If, however, you wish to turn off the cookie function, you are welcome to do so (see “How do I manage my cookies?” section below).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files (usually made up of letters and numbers) which may be placed on your computer’s hard drive by websites that you visit. When you access a website, it downloads a cookie onto your browser/device. This cookie is then sent back to that website each time you subsequently visit it.

3. Why do websites use cookies?

Cookies are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website. They allow the website to recognise you each time you re-visit it and provide you with a more personalised user experience. They can record which buttons you click or pages you browse to help you navigate between pages more efficiently. They can also help the website remember helpful information about your visit, such as your preferred settings or any password or form content you enter, which can make your next visit easier. Cookies make using the internet smoother. Without them, web browsing would be more frustrating, repetitive and time-consuming.

4. Are there different types of cookies?

Yes. There are a variety of different cookies in existence. The main types used include:

• Session cookies (which are only stored while you browse the website).
• Persistent cookies (which are stored even after you have left the website).
• First party cookies (cookies which may be set by this website).
• Third party cookies (cookies which may be set by other websites who run content on this website).

5. Why does EpiQuestLive use cookies?

Like most websites, we use cookies for a variety of reasons e.g. to improve your online experience, to gather anonymous statistical information about the use of our website and to keep track of visitor numbers. This helps us improve our website and our service to you. We also require our session cookie to be set before accepting any form content from our visitors.

The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

Cookie	Name	Purpose	More information
Session Cookie	PHPSESSID	These are stored while you browse our website.	See section 8 below
Content Management System Session  Cookies	wordpress_test_cookiewp-settings-1wp-settings-time-1	These allow our server to monitor page and site traffic and allow our website to function.	See section 8 below
Google Analytics Cookies	_ga_gat	These provide us with anonymous collective data on visitors to our website e.g. information on visitor numbers and how they use our website.	https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usagehttps://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

6. What about my online privacy?

Cookies commonly record a user’s browsing history, however, we do not set any cookies which record personal data. The information they gather will not identify the user. It is simply aggregate statistical data about visitors to our website and their use of our website and it does not identify any personal details whatsoever.

We do not allow any third party access to the cookies except, Bluehost (our hosting provider) and Google Analytics.

7. How do I manage my cookies?

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. This can be done by activating the settings on your browser which enable you to decline the cookies. Should you choose to decline or remove cookies from your browser, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

8. Where can I find out more about cookies?

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage or delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Further information can also be found on the ICO website and in the ICO Guidance on the rules on the use of cookies and similar technologies.

9. Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to our Cookie Policy

From time to time, we might review and update this Cookie Policy. The revised policy will be posted to this page. We suggest that you check here periodically for any changes.

Where we have changed our Cookie Policy materially, we will also endeavour to post a link to this updated policy on our home page within a reasonable period of time following the change. If you continue to use our website following any changes to our Cookie Policy, this will be deemed to convey your acceptance of its changed content.

11. How to contact EpiQuestLive

We welcome any queries, comments or views which you might have about our website. If you wish to comment on this Cookie Policy or any of the procedures set out in it, contact hello@epiquestlive.com

This Cookie Policy was last updated 27 January 2021 EpiQuestLive