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The Cambridge & Counties Bank website uses the following main types of cookies, as explained further below:
- Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas or make use of online servicing.
- Analytical/performance cookies. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. We use Google Analytics which does not store any personal information but we do receive information about users’ location, device type, and other demographics. This helps us to improve the way it works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
- Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences.
- Marketing cookies. These are occasionally used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. If you do not wish to allow the use of cookies, and still wish to browse the website, you can turn off cookies within your browser settings. Please note that if you do opt to reject cookies, any personalised functionality of this website will not operate correctly. For further information on how to delete and remove cookies you may like to visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
