Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: January 2024
This policy explains how brisk-fund Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To make our website function properly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve our website based on usage patterns
- To deliver relevant content and measure effectiveness
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website would not work properly without them.
- brisk_fund_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires after 365 days.
- session_id — Maintains session state across pages. Expires when you close your browser.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site experience for all users.
- _ga — Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_* — Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid — Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
We use analytics data to understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where they encounter problems. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other sites.
We currently use minimal marketing cookies. If you consent to marketing cookies, we may use them to measure the effectiveness of any promotional activities and to understand how visitors arrived at our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the relevant third party's privacy policy. Third parties we work with include:
- Google Analytics — Provides website analytics services
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Using Our Cookie Settings
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" option in the banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact website functionality. Some features may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect these signals and will not use analytics or marketing cookies when a Do Not Track signal is detected.
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Preference cookies: Typically retained for 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for up to 2 years
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
brisk-fund Ltd
47 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5RS
Email: [email protected]
For questions specifically about data protection, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].