Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ampere Crest Financial Advisory Services ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website ampere-crest.com. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and login status, making your next visit easier and more useful.

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
• Authentication cookies: Remember your login status in secure areas
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
• Hotjar: Records user interactions to identify areas for improvement
• Microsoft Clarity: Provides insights into user engagement and site performance

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:

• Google Ads: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing campaigns
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Measures campaign performance on LinkedIn
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks website activity for Facebook advertising

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your preferred language setting
• Accessibility settings: Store accessibility preferences like font size
• Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms

Detailed Cookie Information

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, we'll show you a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

• Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Choose your preferred cookie settings
• Manage exceptions for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox

• Click the menu button → Options → Privacy & Security
• Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your preferences
• Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies

Safari

• Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy
• Choose your cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"
• Click "Manage Website Data" for specific controls

Microsoft Edge

• Click the three dots menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions
• Click "Cookies and site data" to manage preferences
• Toggle settings for different types of cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

Necessary Cookies Disabled

• Website security features may not function properly
• Login functionality may be impaired
• Form submissions may fail

Analytics Cookies Disabled

• We cannot track website performance or user behavior
• Improvements to user experience may be delayed
• We cannot measure the effectiveness of our content

Marketing Cookies Disabled

• You may see less relevant advertisements
• We cannot track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Remarketing features will not function

Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
• Google Ads: Google Ads Policy
• reCAPTCHA: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

• LinkedIn: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
• Facebook: Facebook Privacy Policy
• Twitter: Twitter Privacy Policy

Data Transfer

Some of our third-party service providers are located outside the UK and EEA. When cookies are used by these services, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a specific period (see individual cookie details above)
• Local storage: Remains until manually cleared or expires

Updates to This Cookie 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 significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Showing a notification on your next visit
• Sending email notifications to registered users

Contact Information

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

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies:

• Right to be informed about cookies we use
• Right to refuse non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access information stored in cookies
• Right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office