Cookies and Other Technologies
Like many corporate websites, the CaniVax website (the “Website”) uses standard technologies such as cookies to collect information about how the Website is used. Cookies and similar technologies are features of web browser software that allow web servers to recognise the device used to access a website and online services. They are commonly used to support website functionality, improve user experience, and understand how websites are accessed and used.
Cookies are small text files that are stored by a user’s web browser on the user’s device. Information collected through cookies and web server logs may include the date and time of visits, pages viewed, time spent on the Website, and the websites visited immediately before and after visiting our Website.
Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent and remain on your device for a longer period so that we can recognise you when you return to the Website.
Web Beacons and Similar Technologies
We may also use web beacons (sometimes referred to as web bugs or pixel tags) on our Website or in HTML-enabled email communications. Web beacons are small graphic images embedded in a web page or message and hosted on a server. They enable us to verify whether a page or message has been viewed.
Web beacons may collect information such as:
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The IP address of the device accessing the page.
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The URL of the page containing the web beacon.
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The time and date the page was viewed.
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The type of browser used.
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The identifier of any cookie previously placed on the device by the server hosting the web beacon.
When used in emails, web beacons allow us to determine whether an email has been opened. Cookies and web beacons do not, on their own, identify you personally. However, where you choose to provide personal information through the Website, this information may be linked to data collected through these technologies.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or submitting forms. If you block these cookies through your browser settings, some parts of the Website may not function correctly. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of the Website by collecting information about visits, traffic sources, and user interactions. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous and helps us understand which pages are most and least visited and how users navigate the Website.
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. IP anonymisation is enabled, meaning the final portion of the IP address is masked before storage. If you do not allow performance cookies, we will not be able to monitor Website performance.
Further information about Google Analytics and how to opt out is available via Google’s tools.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering preferences or enabling specific services. They may be set by CaniVax or by third-party service providers whose functionality is integrated into the Website. If these cookies are disabled, some features may not operate as intended.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party partners to build a profile of browsing activity and show relevant content or advertising on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but rely on identifying your browser or device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will see less tailored content.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms to enable content sharing functionality. They may track your browser across other websites and build a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies, social sharing features may be unavailable.
Managing Cookie Preferences
When you visit the Website, you can accept or manage your cookie preferences through our Privacy Preference Centre. You may update your choices at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link available on the Website.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and usability of the Website.
Further information about cookies and how to manage or disable them across different browsers is available from independent resources such as Cookiepedia.
Where you have not set your preferences, we may prompt you separately to manage your cookie settings when you access the Website.