Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Pearly Portfolio Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on our website pearly-portfolio.com.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To verify your identity when you log into your account
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions
• Preferences: To remember your settings and customisation choices
• Analytics: To understand how you use our website and improve our services
• Performance: To monitor and enhance website functionality
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, our secure payment partners may use cookies to ensure transaction security.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your preferences for different cookie categories

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some functionality may be affected:

• Necessary Cookies: The website may not function properly
• Functional Cookies: Personalised features and preferences may not work
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

7. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookie-like technologies through:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads

You can also reset your advertising identifier to limit tracking across apps.

8. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing our services
• Other Cookies: Your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time

We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: