Cookie Policy | Compass AGI

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. They can also help us serve more relevant content and advertisements.

Important: Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you. The information stored in cookies is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

Compass AGI (a trading name of Hilltop Advisors Ltd) uses cookies to:

Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas
Performance & Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and identify areas for improvement
User Preferences: Remember your settings and choices (such as language preferences or cookie consent)
Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure browsing
Communication: Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and newsletters

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
PHPSESSID	Maintains your session state	Session
csrf_token	Security protection for forms	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguish users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguish users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttle request rate	1 minute

Note: Analytics cookies require your consent. You can opt out through our cookie banner or browser settings.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores display and content preferences	1 year
newsletter_dismissed	Remembers newsletter signup dismissal	30 days

Cookie Duration Types

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except essential cookies which are necessary for the website to function).

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Warning: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features and services may not work properly.

4.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality and analyse site usage. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

Third-Party Services We Use:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

LinkedIn Insights

If enabled, LinkedIn may set cookies when you interact with LinkedIn content or share buttons.

Privacy Policy: LinkedIn Privacy Policy

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use your data.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or, where appropriate, via email.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Compass AGI (Hilltop Advisors Ltd)

Email: Please use our contact form

General Enquiries: Please use our contact form

Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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