1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how A.IDEAL GROUP LIMITED (registered in Scotland, company number SC851331, having its registered office at 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4AN) ("A.Ideal," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our websites, subdomains, web applications, or other online services that link to or reference this Cookie Policy (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please disable cookies in your browser settings or refrain from using our Services.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They enable the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions.
We also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and tags, which help us collect information to improve, secure, and personalise our Services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies across the A.Ideal Group and its business lines (Advisory, Academy, Automation):
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Description: Essential for the functioning of our Services, enabling core features like login, navigation, and security.
Examples: Session cookies for login states, security cookies for authentication.
Effect of Disabling: Disabling these may break functionality or prevent access to some Services.
2. Functional Cookies
Description: Allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, settings) and provide enhanced features.
Examples: UI customisation settings, saved form inputs.
Effect of Disabling: Reduced personalisation and convenience.
3. Analytics/Performance Cookies
Description: Collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors interact with our Services.
Examples: Cookies from analytics providers such as Google Analytics (page views, time spent, link clicks).
Effect of Disabling: Services still function, but our ability to improve performance and user experience is limited.
4. Advertising/Targeting Cookies (if applicable)
Description: Used to deliver advertising more relevant to your interests and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples: Third-party ad network cookies, social media tracking cookies.
Effect of Disabling: You may still see ads, but they may be less tailored to you.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
Refer to your browser's Help or Settings section for instructions.
6.2 Analytics Opt-Out
If we use Google Analytics or similar tools, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjusting cookie preferences in your browser.
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for them. If such a standard emerges, we will update our practices accordingly.