Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23rd July 2022 (Version 1.0)

 

(A) This Notice

Summary – This Notice

This Notice explains how we may Process your Personal Data. This Notice may be changed or updated regularly, so please check it regularly for updates.

OneBarrow Media Network issues this Notice on behalf of OneBarrow Corporation, its subsidiaries, and its affiliates (together, “OneBarrow,” “Social News Network,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). It addresses individuals deemed users and, or creators outside our organization with whom we interact, including customers, visitors to our Sites, users of our Apps, and other users of our services (together, “you”). Defined terms used in this See the Notice Explanation in Section (S) below.

Social News Network is a OneBarrow Corporation technology product. Contact details for OneBarrow are provided in Section (R).

This Notice may be changed or updated regularly to reflect changes in our practices concerning the Processing of Personal Data or changes in applicable law. We encourage you to read this Notice carefully and to regularly check this page to review any changes we might make in accordance with the terms of this Notice.

(B) Collection of Personal Data

Summary – Collection of Personal Data

We may collect or obtain Personal Data about you: directly from you (e.g., where you contact us); in the course of our relationship with you (e.g., if you make a purchase); when you make your Personal Data public (e.g., if you make a public post about us on social media); when you download, install, or use any of our Apps; when you visit our Sites; when you register to use any of our Sites, Apps, or services; or when you interact with any third party content or advertising on a Site or in an App. We may also receive Personal Data about you from third parties (e.g., law enforcement authorities).

Collection of Personal Data: We may collect Personal Data about you from the following sources:

  • Data you provide: We may obtain your Personal Data when you provide it to us (e.g., where you contact us via email or telephone, or by any other means, or when you provide us with your business card).
  • Relationship data: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data in the ordinary course of our relationship with you (e.g., if you purchase a service from us, where applicable).
  • Data you make public: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data that you manifestly choose to make public, including via social media (e.g., we may collect information from your social media profile(s) if you make a public post about us).
  • App data: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data when you download or use any of our Apps.
  • Site data: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data when you visit any of our Sites or use any features or resources available on or through a Site.
  • Registration details: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data when you use or register to use any of our Sites, Apps, or services.
  • Content and advertising information: If you choose to interact with any third-party content or advertising on a Site or in an App, we may receive Personal Data about you from the relevant third party.
  • Third-party information: We may collect or obtain your Personal Data from third parties who provide it to us (e.g., credit reference agencies, law enforcement authorities, etc.).

(C) Creation of Personal Data

Summary – Creation of Personal Data

We may create Personal Data about you (e.g., records of your interactions with us).

We may also create Personal Data about you, such as records of your interactions with us and details of your purchase history, where applicable.

(D) Categories of Personal Data we may Process

Summary – Categories of Personal Data we may Process

We may Process your personal details (e.g., your name); demographic data (e.g., your age); your contact details (e.g., your address); records of your consents; purchase details; payment details (e.g., your billing address); information about our Sites and Apps (e.g., the type of device you are using); details of your employer (where relevant); information about your interactions with News Creators Content or advertising; and any views or opinions you provide to us.

We may Process the following categories of Personal Data about you:

  • Personal details: given name(s); preferred name; and photograph.
  • Demographic information: gender; date of birth/age; nationality; salutation; title; and language preferences.
  • Contact details: correspondence address, telephone number; email address; and details of your public social media profile(s).
  • Consent records: records of any consent you may have given, together with the date and time, means of consent, and any related information (e.g., the subject matter of the consent).
  • Purchase details: records of purchases and prices.
  • Payment details: invoice records; payment records; billing address; payment method; bank account number or credit card number; cardholder or accountholder name; card or account security details; card ‘valid from’ date; and card expiry date BACS details; SWIFT details; IBAN details; payment amount; payment date; and records of cheques.
  • Data relating to our Sites and Apps: device type; operating system; browser type; browser settings; IP address; language settings; dates and times of connecting to a Site; App usage statistics; App settings; dates and times of connecting to an App; location data, and other technical communications information (some of which may constitute Personal Data); username; password; security login details; usage data; aggregate statistical information.
  • Employer details: where you interact with us in your capacity as an employee, the name, address, telephone number, and email address of your employer, to the extent relevant.
  • Content and advertising data: records of your interactions with our online advertising and Content, forms of advertising and Content displayed on pages or App screens displayed to you, and any interaction you may have had with such Content or advertising (including mouse hover, mouse clicks, any forms you complete (including incomplete forms not submitted) and any touchscreen interactions).
  • Views and opinions: any views and opinions that you express and/or choose to send to us, or publicly post about us on social media platforms.

(E) Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data

Summary – Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data

We may Process your Personal Data where: you have given your prior, express consent; the Processing is necessary for a contract between you and us; the Processing is required by applicable law; the Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of any individual; or where we have a valid legitimate interest in the Processing.

In Processing your Personal Data in connection with the purposes set out in this Notice, we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases, depending on the circumstances:

  • Consent: We may Process your Personal Data where we have obtained your prior, express consent to the Processing (this legal basis is only used in relation to Processing that is entirely voluntary – it is not used for Processing that is necessary or obligatory in any way);
  • Contractual necessity: We may Process your Personal Data where the Processing is necessary for connection with any contract that you may enter into with us;
  • Compliance with applicable law: We may Process your Personal Data where the Processing is required by applicable law;
  • Vital interests: We may Process your Personal Data where the Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of any individual; or
  • Legitimate interests: We may Process your Personal Data where we have a legitimate interest in carrying out the Processing for the purpose of managing, operating, or promoting our business, and that legitimate interest is not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights, or freedoms.

(F) Sensitive Personal Data

Summary – Sensitive Personal Data

We do not seek to collect or otherwise Process your Sensitive Personal Data. Where we need to Process your Sensitive Personal Data for a legitimate purpose, we do so in accordance with applicable law.

We do not seek to collect or otherwise Process your Sensitive Personal Data in the ordinary course of our business. When where it becomes necessary to Process your Sensitive Personal Data for any reason, we rely on one of the following legal bases:

  • Compliance with applicable law: We may Process your Sensitive Personal Data where the Processing is required or permitted by applicable law (e.g., to comply with our diversity reporting obligations or to record and develop material for journalistic purposes);
  • Detection and prevention of crime: We may Process your Sensitive Personal Data where the Processing is necessary for the detection or prevention of crime (including the prevention of fraud);
  • Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal rights: We may Process your Sensitive Personal Data where the Processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal rights; or
  • Consent: We may Process your Sensitive Personal Data where we have, in accordance with applicable law, obtained your prior, express consent prior to Processing your Sensitive Personal Data (this legal basis is only used in relation to Processing that is entirely voluntary – it is not used for Processing that is necessary or obligatory in any way).

(G) Purposes for which we may Process your Personal Data

Summary – Purposes for which we may Process your Personal Data

We may Process your Personal Data for the following purposes: providing services to you; journalistic purposes; operating our Sites and Apps; communicating with you; managing our IT systems; health and safety; financial management; conducting surveys; ensuring the security of our premises and systems; conducting investigations where necessary; compliance with applicable law; and improving our Sites, Apps, and services.

The purposes for which we may Process Personal Data, subject to applicable law, include:

  • Provision of services to you: providing our Sites, Apps, or services to you; providing you with services that you have requested; providing you with promotional items at your request; and communicating with you in relation to those services.
  • Independent Journalistic purposes: Creation, selection, and rendering of Content and media in audio, video, print, online, broadcast, and other formats, in connection with news, current affairs, education, and entertainment purposes; news gathering purposes; and editorial purposes.
  • Our Sites and Apps: operating and managing our Sites and our Apps; providing the technology that allows News Creators Content to you; displaying advertising and other information to you; communicating and interacting with you via our Sites and our Apps; and notifying you of changes to any of our Sites, our Apps, or our services.
  • Communications: communicating with you via any means (including via email, telephone, text message, social media, post, or in person) news items and other information in which you may be interested, subject to ensuring that such communications are provided to you in compliance with applicable law; maintaining and updating your contact information where appropriate; and obtaining your prior, opt-in consent where required.
  • Communications and IT operations: management of our communications systems; operation of IT security systems; and IT security audits.
  • Health and safety: health and safety assessments and record keeping; and compliance with related legal obligations.
  • Financial management: sales; finance; corporate audit; and vendor management.
  • Surveys: engaging with you for the purposes of obtaining your views on our services or other matters, on the products and services of third parties, and on other topics, including news and current affairs.
  • Security: physical security of our premises (including records of visits to our premises; and CCTV recordings); and electronic security (including login records and access details).
  • Investigations: detecting, investigating and preventing breaches of policy, and criminal offenses, in accordance with applicable local law.
  • Legal Proceedings: establishing, exercising, and defending legal rights.
  • Legal compliance: compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations under applicable law.
  • Improving our Sites, Apps, and services: identifying issues with our Sites, our Apps, or our services; planning improvements to our Sites, our Apps, or our services; and creating new Sites, Apps, or services.

 

 

 

 

(H) Disclosure of Personal Data to third parties

Summary – Disclosure of Personal Data to third parties

We may disclose your Personal Data to legal and regulatory authorities; our external advisors; our Processors; any party as necessary in connection with legal proceedings; any party as necessary for investigating, detecting, or preventing criminal offenses; any purchaser of our business; and any third-party providers of advertising, plugins or Content used on our Sites or our Apps.

We may disclose your Personal Data to other entities within the OneBarrow Corporation group, for legitimate business purposes (including operating our Sites and our Apps and providing services to you), in accordance with applicable law. In addition, we may disclose your Personal Data to:

  • legal and regulatory authorities, upon request, or for the purposes of reporting any actual or suspected breach of applicable law or regulation;
  • accountants, auditors, lawyers, and other outside professional advisors to OneBarrow Corporation, subject to binding contractual obligations of confidentiality;
  • third party Processors (such as payment services providers; shipping companies; etc.), located anywhere in the world, subject to the requirements noted below in this Section (H);
  • any relevant party, law enforcement agency, or court, to the extent necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal rights;
  • any relevant party for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection, or prosecution of criminal offenses or the execution of criminal penalties, including safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security;
  • any relevant third-party acquirer(s), in the event that we sell or transfer all or any relevant portion of our business or assets (including in the event of a reorganization, dissolution, or liquidation); and
  • any relevant third-party provider, where our Sites and our Apps use third-party advertising, plugins, or Content. If you choose to interact with any such advertising, plugins, or Content, your Personal Data may be shared with the relevant third-party provider. We recommend that you review that third party’s privacy policy before interacting with its advertising, plugins, or Content.

If we engage a third-party Processor to Process your Personal Data, the Processor will be subject to binding contractual obligations to (i) only Process the Personal Data in accordance with our prior written instructions; and (ii) use measures to protect the confidentiality and security of the Personal Data; together with any additional requirements under applicable law.

(I) Profiling

Summary – Profiling

The Processing of your Personal Data may include automated decision-making, including Profiling.

The Processing of your Personal Data may include automated decision-making, including Profiling, which is carried out for the following purposes:

Profiling activity Logic of the Profiling activity Consequences for you

Personalized Content We may analyze your website/app usage along with other publicly available information and third-party information. This information may be used to determine the most appropriate content and/or services that may interest you. The profiling activity may mean that you will see Content differently on our site as compared to other users. We do not make any content unavailable unless required by law and/or our policy.

Geographical Content We may use your geographical origin information. This information will be used to ensure you only see Content and services available to that geographic area. The profiling activity may mean that you will see not see some content/services. We do not make any content unavailable unless required by law and/or our policy.

(J) International transfer of Personal Data

Summary – International transfer of Personal Data

We may transfer your Personal Data to recipients in other countries. Where we transfer Personal Data from the EEA to a recipient outside the EEA that is not in an Adequate Jurisdiction, we do so on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses.

Because of the international nature of our business, we may need to transfer your Personal Data within the OneBarrow Corporation group, and to third parties, as noted in Section (H) above, in connection with the purposes set out in this Notice. For this reason, we may transfer your Personal Data to other countries that may have different laws and data protection compliance requirements to those that apply in the country in which you are located.

Where we transfer your Personal Data from the EEA to recipients located outside the EEA who are not in Adequate Jurisdictions, we do so on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses. You may request a copy of our Standard Contractual Clauses using the contact details provided in Section (R) below.

Please note that when you transfer any Personal Data directly to a OneBarrow Corporation entity established outside the EEA, we are not responsible for that transfer of your Personal Data. We will nevertheless Process your Personal Data, from the point at which we receive those data, in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

(K) Data security

Summary – Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your Personal Data. Please ensure that any Personal Data that you send to us are sent securely.

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized access, and other unlawful or unauthorized forms of Processing, in accordance with applicable law.

Because the internet is an open system, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will implement all reasonable measures to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to us using the internet – any such transmission is at your own risk and you are responsible for ensuring that any Personal Data that you send to us are sent securely.

(L) Data accuracy

Summary – Data Accuracy

We take every reasonable step to ensure that your Personal Data are kept accurate and up-to-date and are erased or rectified if we become aware of inaccuracies.

We take every reasonable step to ensure that:

  • your Personal Data that we Process are accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; and
  • any of your Personal Data that we Process that are inaccurate (having regard to the purposes for which they are Processed) are erased or rectified without delay.

From time to time we may ask you to confirm the accuracy of your Personal Data.

(M) Data minimization

Summary – Data minimizations

We take every reasonable step to limit the volume of your Personal Data that we Process to what is necessary.

We take every reasonable step to ensure that your Personal Data that we Process are limited to the Personal Data reasonably necessary in connection with the purposes set out in this Notice.

(N) Data retention

Summary – Data retention

We take every reasonable step to ensure that your Personal Data are only retained for as long as they are needed.

We take every reasonable step to ensure that your Personal Data are only Processed for the minimum period necessary for the purposes set out in this Notice. The criteria for determining the duration for which we will retain your Personal Data are as follows:

  1. we will retain copies of your Personal Data in a form that permits identification only for as long as:

(a) we maintain an ongoing relationship with you (e.g., where you are a user of our services, or you are lawfully included in our mailing list and have not unsubscribed); or

(b) your Personal Data are necessary in connection with the lawful purposes set out in this Notice, for which we have a valid and continuing legal basis (e.g., where your personal data are included in a contract between us and your employer),

plus:

  1. the duration of:

(a) any applicable limitation period under applicable law (i.e., any period during which any person could bring a legal claim against us in connection with your Personal Data, or to which your Personal Data may be relevant); and

(b) an additional two (2) month period following the end of such applicable limitation period (so that, if a person brings a claim at the end of the limitation period, we are still afforded a reasonable amount of time in which to identify any Personal Data that are relevant to that claim),

and:

  1. in addition, if any relevant legal claims are brought, we may continue to Process your Personal Data for such additional periods as are necessary in connection with that claim.

During the periods noted in paragraphs (2)(a) and (2)(b) above, we will restrict our processing of your Personal Data to storage of, and maintaining the security of, those data, except to the extent that those data need to be reviewed in connection with any legal claim, or any obligation under applicable law.

Once the periods in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) above, each to the extent applicable, have concluded, we will either:

  • permanently delete or destroy the relevant Personal Data; or
  • anonymize the relevant Personal Data.

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(O) Your legal rights

Summary – Your legal rights

Under applicable law, you may have a number of rights, including the right not to provide your Personal Data to us; the right of access to your Personal Data; the right to request rectification of inaccuracies; the right to request the erasure, or restriction of processing, of your Personal Data; the right to object to the Processing of your Personal Data; the right to have your Personal Data transferred to another Controller; the right to withdraw consent; and the right to lodge complaints with Data Protection Authorities. We may require proof of your identity before we can give effect to these rights.

Subject to applicable law, you may have a number of rights regarding the Processing of your Relevant Personal Data, including:

  • The right not to provide your Personal Data to us (however, please note that we may be unable to provide you with the full benefit of our Sites, our Apps, or our services if you do not provide us with your Personal Data – e.g., we may not be able to process your orders without the necessary details);
  • The right to request access to, or copies of, your Relevant Personal Data, together with information regarding the nature, Processing, and disclosure of those Relevant Personal Data;
  • The right to request rectification of any inaccuracies in your Relevant Personal Data;
  • The right to request, on legitimate grounds:
    • erasure of your Relevant Personal Data; or
    • restriction of Processing of your Relevant Personal Data;
  • The right to object, on legitimate grounds, to the Processing of your Relevant Personal Data by us or on our behalf;
  • The right to have certain Relevant Personal Data transferred to another Controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, to the extent applicable;
  • Where we Process your Relevant Personal Data on the basis of your consent, the right to withdraw that consent (noting that such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing performed prior to the date on which we receive Notice of such withdrawal, and does not prevent the Processing of your Personal Data in reliance upon any other available legal bases); and
  • The right to lodge complaints with a Data Protection Authority regarding the Processing of your Relevant Personal Data by us or on our behalf.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

To exercise one or more of these rights, or to ask a question about these rights or any other provision of this Notice, or about our Processing of your Personal Data, please use the contact details provided in Section (R) below. Please note that:

  • we may require proof of your identity before we can give effect to these rights; and
  • where your request requires the establishment of additional facts (e.g., a determination of whether any Processing is non-compliant with applicable law), we will investigate your request reasonably promptly, before deciding what action to take.

(P) Cookies and similar technologies

Summary – Cookies and similar technologies

We may Process your Personal Data by placing or reading Cookies and similar technologies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

When you visit a Site or use an App, we may place Cookies onto your device, or read Cookies already on your device, subject always to obtaining your consent, where required, in accordance with applicable law. We use cookies to record information about your device, your browser, and, in some cases, your preferences and browsing habits. We may Process your Personal Data through Cookies and similar technologies, in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

(Q) Direct marketing

Summary – Direct marketing

We may Process your Personal Data to contact you with information regarding services that may be of interest to you. You may unsubscribe for free at any time.

We may Process your Personal Data to contact you via email, telephone, direct mail, or other communication formats to provide you with information regarding services that may be of interest to you. If we provide services to you, we may send information to you regarding our services, upcoming promotions, and other information that may be of interest to you, using the contact details that you have provided to us and always in compliance with applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from our promotional email list at any time by simply clicking on the unsubscribe link included in every promotional email we send. After you unsubscribe, we will not send you further promotional emails, but we may continue to contact you to the extent necessary for the purposes of any services you have requested.

(R) Contact details

Summary – Contact details

You may contact us by post or using our online form.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about any of the information in this Notice, or any other issues relating to the Processing of Personal Data carried out by us, or on our behalf, please contact:

Legal Department

OneBarrow Corporation Media Network

813 Olivia Court

York PA

Contact us @info@onebarrow.org

(S) Definitions

  • “App” means any application made available by us (including where we make such applications available via third-party stores or marketplaces, or by any other means).
  • “Adequate Jurisdiction” a jurisdiction that has been formally designated by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of protection for Personal Data.
  • “Cookie” means a small file that is placed on your device when you visit a website (including our Sites). In this Notice, a reference to a “Cookie” includes analogous technologies such as web beacons and clear GIFs.
  • “Controller” means the entity that decides how and why Personal Data are Processed. In many jurisdictions, the Controller has primary responsibility for complying with applicable data protection laws.
  • “Data Protection Authority” means an independent public authority that is legally tasked with overseeing compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  • “EEA” means the European Economic Area.
  • “Personal Data” means information that is about any individual or from which any individual is directly or indirectly identifiable, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that individual.
  • “Process,” “Processing,” or “Processed” means anything that is done with any Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
  • “Processor” means any person or entity that Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller (other than employees of the Controller).
  • “Relevant Personal Data” means Personal Data in respect of which we are the Controller. It expressly does not include Personal Data of which we are not the Controller.
  • “Sensitive Personal Data” means Personal Data about race or ethnicity, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health, sexual life, any actual or alleged criminal offenses or penalties, national identification number, or any other information that may be deemed to be sensitive under applicable law.
  • “Standard Contractual Clauses” means template transfer clauses adopted by the European Commission or adopted by a Data Protection Authority and approved by the European Commission.
  • “Site” means any website operated or maintained by us or on our behalf.

 

 

Who we are

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Comments

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Media

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Cookies

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Embedded content from other websites

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Who we share your data with

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How long we retain your data

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What rights you have over your data

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Where your data is sent

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9 Jul 20 22 ( Version 1)

This policy is issued by OneBarrow Corporation Media Network (“OneBarrow”, “SocialNewsNetwork”, “we”, “us”, and “our”).

Websites to which this policy applies

This policy applies to websites at the following domains that are operated or controlled by Al Jazeera:

  • Socialnewsnetwork.online
  • Onebarrow.org
  • Onebarrow.com

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer or other devices when you visit a website. They are generally used to make websites work, to keep track of your movements within the website, and to remember your login details.

There are different types of cookies, and they can be distinguished on the basis of their origin, function, and lifespan. The following list details the categories of cookies that we use:

Essential (Mandatory)

These cookies are necessary to provide you with basic services and features available through our websites, such as remembering where you are in the website.

Performance and Functionality (Mandatory)

These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our websites. They provide statistics on how our website is used and help us improve by measuring errors. Certain functionality on our website may become unavailable without these cookies.

Analytics (Mandatory)

These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our websites are used and also help us to continuously improve the experience we provide to you.

Advertising

These cookies are used to enhance your experience and make advertising messages more relevant to you.

Social Media

These cookies are used to enable sharing or following of content that you find interesting on our websites. These settings apply to third-party social networking and other websites.

Important characteristics of cookies include the following:

First Party Cookies

First-party cookies are cookies that are placed by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are placed by a website other than the one you are visiting. Please note that we do not control the collection or further use of data by third parties.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased once you close your browser while persistent or permanent cookies stay on your device until you manually delete them or until your browser deletes them based on the duration period specified in the persistent cookie file.

More information on all aspects of cookies can be found on www.allaboutcookies.org.*

How do I change my cookie settings?

Some categories of cookies are required as not having them will significantly affect your experience when browsing our websites. We have made these cookies mandatory for both EU and non-EU users for Essential, Performance and Functionality, and Analytics categories.

You can change your cookie settings at any time, by going to the ‘Cookie Preferences at the bottom of each website and enabling or disabling the non-mandatory cookie categories. We recommend that you enable all cookie categories for the best experience on our websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We may use cookies to:

  • Distinguish between visitors.
  • Improve the use and the functionality of our website.
  • Tailor our website and products to your needs and preferences.
  • Process your purchase orders.
  • Analyse how our website is used and compile anonymous and aggregate statistics.

We do not use the collected information to create visitor profiles.

What types of cookies do we use?

An overview of the cookies used on OneBarrow websites can be accessed from ‘Cookie Preferences at the bottom of each website.

Please note that the processing of your personal data in connection with cookies, and for other purposes, is governed by our Privacy Policy.

In addition, we may also use web beacons (or clear GIFs) and other similar technologies in addition to, or in combination with, cookies. A web beacon is typically a transparent graphic image (usually 1-pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a website or in an email and it helps us to understand the behavior of visitors of our website. More information on web beacons can be found at //www.allaboutcookies.org/faqs/beacons.html.*

How can you control cookies and web beacons?

Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. Depending on your browser, you can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, or you can set it to refuse them. Please refer to the ‘help’ button (or similar) on your browser to learn more about how you can do this.

Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our websites.

If you use different devices to access our websites, you will need to ensure that each browser of each device is set to your cookie preference.

More information on how to manage cookies is available from//www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/.*

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