Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how www.VirtualMicroscopy.co.uk (the "Website") uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site operator. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party" cookies; cookies set by other organisations are called "third-party" cookies.
2. The cookies we use
The Website uses only strictly necessary (essential) cookies required for the operation of your account session and secure authentication. These cookies do not track you across other websites and are not used for advertising or marketing.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Session / authentication | Keeps you signed in and maintains your secure session as you move between pages. | Strictly necessary · first-party |
| Security / anti-forgery | Protects forms and requests against cross-site request forgery and other abuse. | Strictly necessary · first-party |
| Preference (e.g. cookie notice dismissed) | Remembers that you have acknowledged this cookie notice so it is not shown repeatedly. | Strictly necessary · first-party |
3. Cookies we do NOT use
We do not use advertising cookies, third-party analytics or tracking cookies, social-media tracking pixels, or any cookies that profile you or sell your data. We do not share cookie data with advertising networks, data brokers, or marketing partners.
4. Consent
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), as they are essential to provide the service you have requested. Because we use only essential cookies, we do not display a consent banner that asks you to accept non-essential cookies; we show a short informational notice the first time you visit so you are aware that essential cookies are in use.
5. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse or remove cookies; see your browser's help pages for instructions. Please note that because the cookies we use are essential, blocking or deleting them may prevent you from logging in or using core features of the Website.
6. Payments
When you make a payment you are directed to Stripe's secure interface. Stripe may set its own cookies that are necessary to process your payment securely and to prevent fraud. These are governed by Stripe's own cookie and privacy policies, available at stripe.com.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the Website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: webmaster@virtualmicroscopy.co.uk