Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how LogicHive (operated by GreyFoundries Ltd) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.logic-hive.co.uk) and our application platform (logic-hive.app). By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
- To keep you signed in and remember your authentication status
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To protect your account and prevent fraud
- To understand how visitors use our website and application
- To improve our services and user experience
- To provide relevant marketing and advertising
- To analyze trends and gather demographic information
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and application to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the service would not work without them.
Examples:
- Session cookies - Keep you logged in during your session
- Authentication tokens - Verify your identity and maintain secure access
- Security cookies - Protect against CSRF attacks and other security threats
- Load balancing cookies - Ensure your requests are routed correctly
3.2 Preference/Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced, personalized features. This includes settings such as your language preference, region, or display settings.
Examples:
- User preferences - Remember your dashboard layout and view settings
- Theme settings - Store your dark/light mode preference
- Language cookies - Remember your language choice
- Cookie consent - Remember your cookie preference choices
3.3 Analytics/Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website and application. All information is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to improve our services and understand user behavior patterns.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Track visitor behavior, page views, session duration
- Performance monitoring - Measure page load times and identify technical issues
- Feature usage tracking - Understand which features are most popular
- Error tracking - Identify and fix bugs and errors
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Google Ads - Track conversions and retarget visitors
- Facebook Pixel - Measure ad performance and build custom audiences
- LinkedIn Insight Tag - Track professional audience engagement
- Retargeting pixels - Show relevant ads based on your browsing history
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used primarily for authentication and security during your active session.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences and login status between sessions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you check the third-party websites for more information.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior patterns.
Google Privacy Policy →Advertising Partners
We work with advertising partners (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn) that use cookies to show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
6.1 Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Accept cookies from specific websites only
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on →6.4 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and application. Some features may not work correctly, and you may need to re-enter information more frequently. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to function.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals, but we provide you with options to manage cookies as described in Section 6.
8. Cookies and Children
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at sales@logic-hive.co.uk.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Company: GreyFoundries Ltd (trading as LogicHive)
Email: sales@logic-hive.co.uk
Website: www.logic-hive.co.uk
Quick Reference: Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Can Opt-Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential functionality, security | No |
| Preference/Functional | Remember settings and choices | Yes |
| Analytics/Performance | Usage statistics and improvements | Yes |
| Marketing/Advertising | Personalized ads and campaigns | Yes |