Cookie Policy
First thing first... What exactly is a "Cookie"?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers downloaded on to your computer when you access certain websites. In general, cookies allow a website to recognise a user’s computer.
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The most important thing to know about cookies placed by Axes to Ashes is that they make our website a bit more user-friendly, for example, by remembering site preferences and language settings. It also helps us identify which aspects of the site need to be improved whether relating to axe throwing, knife throwing or the Bushcraft school.
How and why does Axes to Ashes use them?
Axes to Ashes uses cookies to gain a better understanding of how visitors use our website. Cookies help us tailor to your personal needs, to improve usability.
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To enable this, some cookies are applied when you enter the website.
Storage and sharing of cookies
We don’t collect or store your personal information (for example, your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are. The cookies simply enable us to see behaviour on the website to help us improve your experience.
Axes to Ashes does not share this data with third parties.
If you share online Axes to Ashes content with friends through social networks – such as Facebook, Instagram etc. you may be sent cookies from these websites. Axes to Ashes doesn’t control the setting of these cookies, so please check any third party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
What type of cookies does Axes to Ashes use?
The following types of cookies are used on the Axes to Ashes website:
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Necessary cookies
These are cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Without these, the website won’t work properly, so we are not asking you for your specific consent for these cookies. For all other cookies your informed consent is required.
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Session cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookie files which are erased when you close your browser. When you restart your browser and go back to the website that created that cookie, the website will treat you as a new visitor.
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Persistent cookies
These are cookies which are set up to improve the functionality of the website.
How can I change my cookie settings?
Please ensure that your computer setting reflects whether you are happy to accept cookies or not. You can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, or you can simply set it to refuse them, although you may not have access to all the features of the website if you do so. Your browser’s help section will advise how you can do this.
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Remember that if you use different computers in different locations, you will need to ensure that each browser is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
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For more information on the new legislation regarding cookies, see the Information Commissioners Office’s website.
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For useful information on cookies, visit AboutCookies.org. These will open in a new window. Please note that we can’t be responsible for the content of external websites.
Specific cookies
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Cookie Type |
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svSession | Used in connection with user login | 12 months | Essential |
ssr-caching | Used to indicate the system from which the site was rendered | 1 minute | Essential |
hs | Used for security reasons | Session | Essential |
fedops.logger.defaultOverrides | Used for stability/effectiveness measurement | 12 months | Essential |
TS* | Used for security and anti-fraud reasons | Session | Essential |
bSession | Used for system effectiveness measurement | 30 minutes | Essential |
XSRF-TOKEN | Used for security reasons | Session | Essential |
Legal
We reserve the right to make any changes and corrections to this policy. Please refer to this page from time to time to review these and view new additional information.