Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy here.
You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website
Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy here.
Your consent applies to the following domains: www.ichs.group
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, which may include information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”
You may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. There is some guidance on how to do this further on in this document. We also suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers
How do we use cookies?
As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log-in to your account and add products to your basket, and checkout securely.
Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content of the website on social media platforms.
Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences like language preferences so that you have a better and efficient experience on future visits to the website.
Necessary Cookies: Necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly and for the websites security. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website.
You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit wikipedia.org, www.allaboutcookies.org.
ichs.group first party cookies
WordPress
Cookies Used:
wordpress_sec
This cookie is used to store your authentication details and help keep you logged in. Its use is limited to the admin console area for logged in users. Expires when you close your browser.
wordpress_test_cookie
Set and used by WordPress to test for cookie capability. WordPress sets this cookie when you navigate to the login page. It is used to check whether your web browser is set to allow, or reject cookies. Expires when you close your browser.
wp-settings-{user}
For those logged into the backend (system administrators) – WordPress sets some wp-settings-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of the admin interface and preserve user’s wp-admin settings. Duration: 1 year.
wp-settings-time-{user}
For those logged into the backend (system administrators) – WordPress sets a few wp-settings-{time}-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of the admin interface and preserve user’s wp-admin settings. Duration: 1 year.
wordpress_logged_in_[hash]
For those logged into the backend (system administrators) – WordPress sets the wordpress_logged_in_[hash] cookie, which indicates when you’re logged in and who you are, for most interface use. Expires when you close your browser.
GDPR Cookie Consent
Cookies used:
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary
viewed_cookie_policy
These cookies are used to register if a visitor has accepted the use of cookies on our site and to keep track of which cookies you approved. These cookies are saved for 365 days.
Wordfence
Cookies used:
wfwaf-authcookie-(hash)
This cookie is used by the Wordfence firewall to perform a capability check of the current user before WordPress has been loaded.This is only set for users that are able to log into WordPress. This cookie allows the Wordfence firewall to detect logged in users and allow them increased access. It also allows Wordfence to detect non-logged in users and restrict their access to secure areas. The cookie also lets the firewall know what level of access a visitor has to help the firewall make smart decisions about who to allow and who to block. Duration: 12 hours.
wf_loginalerted_(hash)
This cookie is used to notify the Wordfence admin when an administrator logs in from a new device or location. This is only set for administrators. This cookie helps site owners know whether there has been an admin login from a new device or location. Duration: 1 year.
wfCBLBypass
Wordfence offers a feature for a site visitor to bypass country blocking by accessing a hidden URL. This cookie helps track who should be allowed to bypass country blocking. When a hidden URL defined by the site admin is visited, this cookie is set to verify the user can access the site from a country restricted through country blocking. This will be set for anyone who knows the URL that allows bypass of standard country blocking. This cookie is not set for anyone who does not know the hidden URL to bypass country blocking. This cookie gives site owners a way to allow certain users from blocked countries, even though their country has been blocked. Duration: 1 year.
CookieYes Consent
Cookies used:
cookieyes-consent
CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on their subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information of the site visitors.
Clearing your cookies
You can clear the cookies in your browser at any time. Learn how to clear your cookies in:
Chrome here
Apple Safari here
Internet explorer here
Mozilla Firefox here
Disabling Cookies
If you would like to restrict the use of cookies you can control this in your Internet browser. Links to advice on how to do this for the most popular Internet browsers are provided below for convenience and will be available for the Internet browser of your choice either online or via the software help (normally available via key F1).
Internet Explorer https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Google Chrome https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Mozilla Firefox https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Apple Safari https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac