Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information that helps us provide you with a better, more personalized browsing experience and analyze how our site is being used.
Think of cookies as digital memory that remembers your preferences and interactions. When you visit designseed.cc, our servers send small data files to your browser, which then stores them on your device's hard drive. This allows us to recognize your device when you return to our site and tailor our content accordingly.
Important Note
Cookies are completely safe and widely used across the internet. They cannot harm your device, steal personal information, or contain viruses. Our use of cookies is entirely transparent and designed to improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to serve various purposes. Each type is carefully selected to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy and security.
Purpose: These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
What they do:
- Maintain your session while browsing
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
Duration:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: 1-2 years maximum
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What we measure:
- Page views and visitor patterns
- Click-through rates and user interactions
- Time spent on different pages
- Navigation paths and exit points
Tools we use:
- Google Analytics 4
- Custom analytics scripts
- Server logs analysis
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, making your browsing experience more convenient and tailored to your preferences.
Features they provide:
- Remember your language preference
- Store your theme settings (dark/light mode)
- Remember font size preferences
- Save items to your favorites/wishlist
Personalization benefits:
- Tailored content recommendations
- Remember form data (when safe to do so)
- Remember your filter preferences
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
What they track:
- Pages you've visited
- Search queries you've made
- Links you've clicked
- Products or services you've shown interest in
Third-party services:
- Google Ads remarketing
- Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
We believe in giving you full control over your data. You have several options to manage how we use cookies, depending on your preferences and the tools available to you.
Cookie Preference Center
Use our built-in cookie preference panel to customize your experience. You can enable or disable different types of cookies at any time.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies or set alerts when cookies are being sent.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site dataMozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site DataSafari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website DataMicrosoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site dataOpera
Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site dataMobile Browsers
Check your browser's settings or help section for mobile cookie controlsImportant Considerations
- Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality
- Third-party cookie blocking may limit social media features
- Some preferences may need to be set on each device you use
Your Rights and Our Commitment
Your privacy is fundamental to our business practices. We are committed to transparent data handling and giving you control over your personal information.
Your Rights
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Right to Access: Request information about cookies we use and the data we collect
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Right to Control: Manage your cookie preferences at any time
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Right to Delete: Request removal of your personal data and cookies
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Right to Portability: Export your data in a readable format
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Right to Object: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookie use
Our Commitments
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Transparency: Clear explanation of all cookies we use and why
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Security: Industry-standard encryption and data protection
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Minimal Data: We collect only what's necessary for your experience
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Limited Retention: We delete unnecessary data after appropriate timeframes
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Compliance: Full adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws
Legal Frameworks We Comply With
GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
Comprehensive data protection for EU residentsCCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Privacy rights for California residentsPECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)
UK regulations for electronic communicationsePrivacy Directive
European directive on privacy and electronic communicationsThird-Party Cookies and Services
To provide enhanced functionality and analytics, we partner with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device.
Transparency Notice
Third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We carefully select partners who share our commitment to privacy and data protection.
Google Analytics 4
Web Analytics ServiceHelps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Google Fonts
Web Font ServiceProvides web fonts to improve typography and visual appeal across different devices and browsers.
YouTube
Video Hosting ServiceEnables embedding and playback of videos from our YouTube channel on our website.
Font Awesome
Icon Library ServiceProvides icons and fonts to enhance the visual design and user interface of our website.
Our Third-Party Safety Standards
Updates and Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When We Update
Major changes, new cookie types, or legal requirement updates
How We'll Notify You
Email notification for significant changes, website banner for minor updates
Version History
Previous versions available upon request for transparency
Policy Update Schedule
| Update Type | Frequency | Notification Method | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor clarifications | As needed | Website banner | Immediate |
| New cookie types | Quarterly review | Email + banner | 30 days notice |
| Legal compliance changes | As required by law | Email + banner | As legally required |
| Major policy overhaul | Annually | Email + banner + consent re-request | 60 days notice |
Current Policy Version
Version: 2.1
Last Updated:
Contact Us About Cookies
Have questions about our Cookie Policy or need help managing your preferences? We're here to help and would love to hear from you.
Our Contact Information
Company
designseed Ltd
Professional web design and development services
Address
125 Baker Street, Marylebone
London W1U 6TU
United Kingdom
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
UK Time (GMT/BST)
Response Times
Email: Within 24 hours
Phone: Immediate during business hours
Common Cookie-Related Questions
Thank You for Trusting designseed
We appreciate you taking the time to understand our cookie practices. Your privacy and trust are essential to everything we do.
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