Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Bright Atrium Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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 about how users interact with their sites.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account access
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Shopping cart functionality
- Form completion and data submission
- Website performance and stability
Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for providing our services and are necessary for contract performance.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings and customisations
- Previously entered information in forms
- Accessibility preferences
Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on legitimate interests to improve user experience.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How visitors navigate through our site
- Which pages are most and least popular
- Error messages and technical issues
- Time spent on different pages
Legal Basis: We use these cookies with your consent or based on legitimate interests for website improvement.
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Tracking visits across websites
- Building profiles of interests
- Delivering targeted advertisements
- Measuring ad campaign performance
- Preventing the same ad from being shown repeatedly
Legal Basis: We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ba_session | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| ba_csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| ba_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ba_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 6 months |
| ba_language | Remembers selected language | 12 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Plugins
- Purpose: Social sharing functionality
- Providers: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
- Note: These services may set cookies even if you don't interact with them
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Firefox
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your settings
- Manage Data to view and delete stored cookies
Safari
- Go to Preferences > Privacy
- Choose "Block all cookies" or other options
- Manage Website Data to see stored cookies
Edge
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Configure cookie settings
- Manage specific site permissions
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using our cookie preference centre
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling different types of cookies will have varying effects on your experience:
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent core website functionality including:
- Logging into your account
- Making payments
- Submitting forms
- Accessing secure areas
Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies may result in:
- Having to re-enter preferences each visit
- Less personalised experience
- Some features not working as expected
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies:
- Won't affect your browsing experience
- Prevents us from improving our services based on usage data
- May result in less relevant content recommendations
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Not affect website functionality
- Result in less targeted advertising
- You may see more irrelevant ads on other sites
6. Mobile Applications
If you use our mobile applications, we may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Device identifiers
- Local storage
- SDK tools
- Push notification tokens
You can manage these through your device settings or app preferences.
7. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology or law
- New cookies or tracking methods
- Changes to our services
- User feedback and requirements
We will notify you of significant changes through:
- Updated cookie banner
- Email notifications
- Website notices
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:
- Right to Information: This policy and our Privacy Policy explain our cookie use
- Right to Consent: You can choose which cookies to accept
- Right to Withdraw: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
- Right to Object: You can object to certain types of tracking
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:
Bright Atrium Ltd
Data Protection Officer
14 Bedford Square
London, WC1B 3HH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 3846
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 28 August 2025 and is effective from that date.