2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website operates correctly and securely (essential functions)
- Remember your preferences (language, cookie consent choice)
- Analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Show relevant advertisements on third-party platforms (only with consent)
- Prevent spam submissions through our contact form
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies into four types based on their function. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies via our .
Essential
Always active. Required for the site to function.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site.
Marketing
Used for targeted advertising and retargeting.
Functional
Enable enhanced features and personalisation.
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your cookie preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | cannytechnology.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | cannytechnology.com | CSRF protection token | Session | First-party |
| NEXT_LOCALE | cannytechnology.com | Stores selected language preference | 1 year | First-party |
5. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about website usage | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state and counts page visits | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID for a session | 24 hours | Third-party |
Google Analytics data is processed under Google's Privacy Policy. We have configured IP anonymisation and disabled data sharing with Google Advertising. Opt out of Google Analytics here.
6. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They are only set with your explicit consent. If you have not consented, no marketing cookies will be active on our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertisements | 3 months | Third-party |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last click advertising reference | 2 years | Third-party |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn ad conversion tracking | 90 days | Third-party |
7. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your form preferences. These require consent unless they are directly tied to a service you have requested.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| canny_session_ref | cannytechnology.com | Remembers the referral source for your session | 30 days | First-party |
| exit_intent_shown | cannytechnology.com | Records whether the exit intent popup has been shown | Session | First-party (sessionStorage) |
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website. We do not control these cookies. The relevant third parties are:
- Google LLC — Analytics and advertising. Governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
- Meta Platforms — Facebook Pixel for ad performance. Governed by Meta's Data Policy.
- LinkedIn Corporation — Professional network and conversion tracking. Governed by LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.
These third parties may combine information collected via our website with data collected elsewhere to deliver targeted advertising. You can opt out via the Your Online Choices tool (EU) or NAI Opt-Out (US).
9. Your Consent
In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we obtain your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
- Accept All — Enables all cookie categories (essential, analytics, marketing, functional).
- Reject Non-Essential — Only essential cookies are set.
- Preferences — Allows you to customise individual cookie categories.
Your consent is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookie-consent. Your preferences are valid for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.
You may withdraw or update your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.
10. How to Manage Cookies
In addition to our consent tool, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this may break site functionality)
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific guidance:
11. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies disabled: The site may not function correctly; forms and security features may not work.
- Analytics cookies disabled: We cannot understand how you use our site. Your experience is not affected.
- Marketing cookies disabled: You may still see ads from us, but they will not be personalised to your interests.
- Functional cookies disabled: Some personalisation features (such as remembered preferences) will not work across sessions.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable laws, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.
If we make material changes that affect your rights or consent, we will reset the consent banner so you can review and re-confirm your preferences.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact: