Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Control which cookies we use on your device

Necessary Cookies

Essential for website functionality and security

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include session management, security tokens, and basic functionality cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. This helps us improve our website performance.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements

These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Contents

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and help us provide you with a better user experience.

Cookies are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently and to provide a personalized experience for users. They can remember your preferences, login information, and other settings to save you time on future visits.

Did You Know? Cookies cannot harm your device or files. They are simply text files that store small amounts of information and cannot run programs or carry viruses.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Performance Analysis: To understand how our website is used and improve it
  • Communication: To deliver relevant information and updates

As a payment processing company, we have additional security and compliance requirements that necessitate the use of certain cookies to protect your data and ensure regulatory compliance.

3. Types of Cookies

3.1 Based on Duration

  • 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

3.2 Based on Ownership

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (gleam-meadow.com)
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers)

3.3 Based on Purpose

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for basic website functionality
  • Performance: Help us improve website performance and user experience
  • Functional: Enable enhanced features and personalization
  • Targeting: Used for marketing and advertising purposes

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website. These include:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Customer Support Chat

Purpose: Live chat functionality and customer support

Data: Chat preferences and support history

Social Media Integration

Purpose: Social media sharing and login functionality

Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Our Cookie Management Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie management tool at the top of this page or by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Change your mind at any time

6.3 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:

  • Using our cookie management tool
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Deleting existing cookies from your device
  • Contacting our support team

7. Browser Cookie Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Select Privacy & Security
  3. Configure cookies and site data settings

Safari

  1. Go to Safari → Preferences
  2. Click the Privacy tab
  3. Adjust cookies and website data settings

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
  3. Manage cookies and site data

8. Mobile Device Settings

8.1 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Go to Settings → Safari
  2. Scroll to Privacy & Security
  3. Adjust "Block All Cookies" setting

8.2 Android

  1. Open Chrome app → More (three dots) → Settings
  2. Tap Site settings → Cookies
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Our website functionality
  • Third-party services we integrate

We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Showing a notification on our website
  • Requesting renewed consent where required

11. Contact Information

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

Britain Payment Services Limited

131A Cathcart St, Birkenhead CH41 3JY

[email protected]

+44 151 675 5800

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