*Last Updated: 15th Feb 2025

At *Ingredients Worldwide, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights under the **UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)* and the *EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)*.  

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1. What Are Cookies?*  
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering preferences, enhancing website functionality, and providing insights into website performance.  

 

2. How We Use Cookies*  
We use cookies to:  
- Ensure our website functions properly  
- Improve your experience by remembering preferences  
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour  
- Deliver targeted marketing and personalised content  

 

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies*  
Under the *UK GDPR and EU GDPR*, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies, which are required for the website to function, do not require consent.  

When you visit our website, you will see a *cookie banner* where you can:  
- Accept all cookies  
- Reject non-essential cookies  
- Customise your cookie preferences  

 

4. Types of Cookies We Use*  

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)*  
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Examples include:  
- Security cookies  
- Session management cookies  

*Performance & Analytics Cookies* (Requires Consent)  
These cookies collect anonymous data to help us improve website performance, such as:  
- Google Analytics  
- Hotjar  

*Functional Cookies* (Requires Consent)  
These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to enhance your experience.  

*Marketing & Advertising Cookies* (Requires Consent)  
These track user activity to provide relevant ads. Third parties, such as:  
- Google Ads  
- Facebook Pixel  

 

5. Managing & Withdrawing Consent*  
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:  
- Adjusting settings in our *cookie consent banner*  
- Changing your *browser settings* to block or delete cookies  

For detailed guidance, visit [www.allaboutcookies.org](https://www.allaboutcookies.org).  

 

6. Third-Party Cookies*  
Some cookies are placed by third-party services for analytics and advertising. These providers have their own *GDPR-compliant policies*, which we encourage you to review.  

 

7. Data Protection & Your Rights*  
Under *UK GDPR and EU GDPR*, you have the right to:  
- Access data we hold about you  
- Request deletion of your data  
- Object to data processing  
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time  

For more details, please read our privacy policy.

 

8. Updates to This Policy*  
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.  

 

9. Contact Us*  
For questions or concerns,
please complete website enquiry form.