Cookie Policy

About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Spire Consulting uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We believe in transparency about data collection practices, and this document outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to browse our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.

These technologies help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your settings and understanding which pages you find most useful.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot disable these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, cookie consent preferences

Always active - Required for website operation

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website structure and content to better serve you.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, session duration measurement

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing, advertising network cookies

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Examples: Language settings, regional preferences, display customisations

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.

These third-party services may include:

Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
Google Ads for advertising and remarketing
Facebook Pixel for social media advertising
Bing Ads for Microsoft advertising network

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of cookies. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more information.

Cookie Duration

Cookies have varying lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
Select Settings
Click Privacy and security in the left sidebar
Click Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

Click the menu button and select Settings
Click Privacy and Security
Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data
Use the options to clear or block cookies

Safari

Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar
Select Preferences (or Settings on newer versions)
Click the Privacy tab
Under Cookies and website data, choose your preference

Microsoft Edge

Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
Select Settings
Click Cookies and site permissions
Click Manage and delete cookies and site data
Configure your cookie preferences

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Your Rights

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and other applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding cookies and data collection:

The right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences above
The right to access information about what data we collect
The right to request deletion of your personal data
The right to opt out of non-essential cookie tracking