Curatoria Technology Ltd.
Cookie Notice
1. Introduction
This Cookie Notice explains how Curatoria Technology Ltd (“Curatoria”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.curatoria.co.uk.
We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information about site performance.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
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Persistent cookies (remain for a defined period)
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies are permitted under PECR where they are essential for the provision of a service explicitly requested by the user. They are processed under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR (legitimate interests) and do not require consent.
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Analytics and Functional Cookies are activated only after you provide explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR.
You may withdraw your consent at any time via the “Manage Cookies” settings available on our website.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function securely and correctly.
They enable:
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Secure login
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Session management
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Security and fraud prevention
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Load balancing
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Accessibility features
These cookies cannot be disabled because the website would not function properly without them.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) and PECR exemption for essential services.
B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymised or aggregated usage data.
They may collect:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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Device type
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Referring sources
Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies remember your preferences and enhance your browsing experience.
They may store:
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Language preferences
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Cookie choices
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Interface customisation
Functional cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party service providers (for example, analytics or infrastructure providers).
Where third-party cookies are used, the identity of the provider and the purpose of processing are disclosed within our cookie settings panel.
We ensure that all third-party providers process personal data in compliance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
We do not sell personal data.
Privacy-First Commitment
We do not use tracking or marketing cookies without your explicit consent.
Non-essential cookies remain disabled by default and are only activated if you provide explicit opt-in consent.
6. International Transfers
Where analytics or service providers process data outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are applied, including:
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UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA), or
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Approved adequacy decisions recognised under UK law.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for limited periods depending on their function:
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Session cookies: deleted upon browser closure
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Analytics cookies: typically retained for up to 14 months
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Functional cookies: retained until preferences are changed
Specific retention periods may vary depending on technical configuration.
8. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies are not activated unless you provide explicit consent.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link available on our website.
You may also configure your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may affect website functionality.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification
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Right to erasure
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to object
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Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
10. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. The latest version will always be published on this page.