Effective Date: 17/09/2025 | Last Updated: 17/09/2025
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Magellan ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ("Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to browse our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, unless you disable them in your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, beacons, and tracking scripts, which function in a similar way.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Essential for the operation of the Site.
- Enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and secure areas.
- Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
(b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
- Collect information about how visitors use our Site.
- Help us understand which pages are most visited, how users move around the Site, and whether they encounter errors.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies.
- Data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
(c) Functional Cookies
- Allow the Site to remember user preferences and settings (e.g., language, region, login information).
- Enhance the user experience by personalising content.
(d) Targeting & Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
- Track browsing activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising.
- Used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- We only use these if you give explicit consent via a cookie banner.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies through our Site to:
- Provide analytics and performance reporting (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Support interactive features (e.g., embedded videos, social media sharing).
Third-party cookies are subject to the providers' own privacy and cookie policies.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent.
- All other cookies (analytics, functional, targeting) require your consent, which we request via our cookie banner.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or refuse cookies:
- Cookie Banner: You can manage preferences when first visiting our Site.
- Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser. Instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
6. Data Retention
Cookies remain on your device for varying periods:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted manually.
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Magellan
Email: magellan.co.uk@gmail.com