Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

2. How We Use Cookies

Pilots Directory uses cookies to:

• Ensure the Site functions correctly
• Remember your preferences
• Analyse site usage and performance
• Support security and fraud prevention

We do not use cookies to sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

• Session management
• Security and authentication
• Load balancing

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service delivery)

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Examples:

• Remembering login status
• Saving display preferences

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve performance.

Examples:

• Page visits and traffic sources
• User navigation patterns

Typical tools: Google Analytics or privacy-focused alternatives.

Legal basis: Consent (where required under UK GDPR and PECR)

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our Site, such as:

• Maps (e.g., Google Maps)
• Embedded media

These providers have their own privacy policies.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage preferences

You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Helpful links:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Note: Blocking some cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Cookie Retention

Cookies may be stored for different durations:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: stored until expiry or deletion

Typical retention periods:

• Session: duration of visit
• Analytics: up to 14–26 months (depending on configuration)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or technology. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: support@pilotsdirectory.com