Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on Pipster.io
🍪Overview
This website (https://pipster.io) and any related apps and online services (together, the Services) are provided by Pipster (operated by Data Vantix) ("Pipster", "we", "us" or "our"). This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the Services and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
📋What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (for example, computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. They are used to make the site work, to make it work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
Technologies that work in a similar way include:
- Local storage and session storage in your browser
- Software development kits (SDKs) in mobile or desktop apps
- Pixels, beacons and scripts that read or write information on your device
In this policy, "cookies" also covers these similar technologies where the same rules apply.
🔧How and why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies on the Services to:
- Run the website and platform, keep them secure and remember your cookie choices
- Understand how people use the Services so we can improve performance, features and usability (analytics)
- Remember your preferences and provide a more tailored experience
- Where permitted, measure and improve our marketing and, if used, show relevant advertising
Some cookies are set directly by Pipster (first‑party cookies) and some are set by third parties such as analytics or integrated service providers (third‑party cookies).
📊Types of cookies we use
In line with ICO guidance, we distinguish between cookies that are strictly necessary and those that are not.
✓Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for the Services to function and to provide features you request, such as:
- Enabling basic site functions and page navigation
- Keeping you signed in and managing your session
- Applying security and fraud‑prevention measures
- Remembering your cookie settings
Without these cookies, parts of the Services may not work properly. Because they are essential from a user perspective, they do not require your consent under PECR.
📈Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Services, for example which pages are visited and how often, how users move around the site and whether they encounter errors. We may use third‑party tools such as analytics providers for this purpose.
These cookies are not strictly necessary, so where consent is required we will only set them if you allow us to do so via our cookie banner or settings.
⚙️Functionality cookies
Functionality cookies allow the Services to remember choices you make and provide enhanced or more personalised features, such as remembering your region or language, storing certain preferences, and enabling optional tools or integrations.
These cookies are not essential, so where they go beyond what is strictly necessary they are subject to your consent.
📢Advertising and social media cookies
If used, these cookies may be set by us or by selected partners to deliver, measure or improve advertising relating to our services, limit how often you see particular adverts, and enable social media features.
These cookies can be more privacy‑intrusive because they may track you across websites. We will only use these cookies where permitted by law and with your consent.
⚖️Legal basis and consent
For strictly necessary cookies, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating a secure, effective website and providing the services you request.
For all other cookies, we rely on your consent. Your consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, and given by a clear affirmative action, such as clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner or turning categories "on" in our cookie settings.
Important: Non‑essential cookies (including analytics, functionality and, where used, advertising cookies) will not be set unless and until you provide consent. You can change your choices at any time using our cookie settings or by adjusting your browser settings.
🛠️How you can manage cookies
You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used on your device:
Cookie banner and settings
When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept or reject non‑essential cookies and manage your preferences by category. You can revisit your choices at any time via a "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Browser settings
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. How to do this varies by browser, so please check your browser's help section.
Third‑party tools
Some third‑party providers (for example analytics or advertising partners) offer their own tools for controlling how their cookies are used. Details are usually set out in their own privacy or cookie information.
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact how the Services work and some features, including those that rely on strictly necessary cookies, may not function correctly.
📱Apps and other devices
If you use a Pipster mobile or desktop app, or access our Services on other connected devices, similar technologies (such as SDKs or device identifiers) may be used for the purposes described in this policy. You can usually manage permissions and tracking in your device's operating system settings and in any in‑app settings we provide.
🌍International transfers
Some of the third parties that provide cookies or similar technologies may process information outside the UK. Where this involves personal data, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses) in line with UK data protection law. Further information about international transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.
📧Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or about your choices, you can contact us at: support@pipster.io
You can also find independent information about cookies, your rights and the applicable rules on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website under "cookies and similar technologies" and "cookies and privacy notices in detail".