At Paragon, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, including how your consent is collected and managed through Cookiebot.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your visit. These cookies help us make our website function properly, personalize your experience, and collect analytical and marketing data.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies, set by Paragon; or
- Third-party cookies, set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, social media platforms, ad networks).
Some cookies are session-based (expire when you close your browser) and others are persistent (remain on your device until deleted or expired).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure core functionality of the website
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website performance and usage
- Personalise advertising and content
- Enable third-party content and social media integration
Your consent for non-essential cookies is obtained via Cookiebot, our Consent Management Platform (CMP), and can be modified or withdrawn at any time.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website, such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie consent logging. They do not require your consent.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) or 6(1)(b) GDPR
Examples:
- Login/session handling
- Security-related cookies
- Cookiebot consent storage
Preference Cookies
These remember your choices (e.g., language or region), to enhance your user experience.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Examples:
- Language settings
- Layout adjustments
Statistical Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Examples:
- Page views
- Session duration
- Bounce rates (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies
These are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Examples:
- Social media tracking pixels (e.g., Meta, LinkedIn)
- Behavioural advertising tools
- Retargeting scripts
Unclassified Cookies
These are cookies that are in the process of being classified. We are working with their providers to determine their purpose.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Cookie Consent and Management via Cookiebot
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner managed by Cookiebot will prompt you to accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Your consent status is logged and stored via Cookiebot, and you can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of our site.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact website performance or functionality.
Links for managing cookies:
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted third parties. These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read their policies for more information.
Common third-party services include:
- Google Analytics
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time in response to legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revision date noted above.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we process your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Paragon
Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection Officer, Paragon Customer Communications Ltd, Park House, 16-18 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EB