Cookie Policy

BACKGROUND:

This Cookie Policy explains how U OWN Exchange Limited ("UOWN", "We", "Us", "Our") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.uown.co ("Our Site"). It should be read alongside Our Privacy Policy, which describes how We handle the personal data We collect.

By continuing to use Our Site you consent to Our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described in section 6.

1. About Us

1.1 Our Site is owned and operated by U OWN Exchange Limited, a limited company registered in England under company number 10001410, whose registered address is 3rd Floor, Northgate, 118 North Street, Leeds, LS2 7PN.

1.2 Our Data Protection Manager is Haaris Ahmed, and can be contacted by email at haaris@uown.co, by telephone on 0333 050 7875, or by post at the address above.

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or activity on the site.

2.2 We also use similar technologies, such as local storage, session storage, pixels, and tags. Where this policy refers to "cookies", it refers to all of these technologies.

2.3 Cookies set by Us directly are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by services that run on Our Site but are operated by other companies are called "third party cookies".

3. The Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are required for Our Site to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You can disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how Our Site works.

3.2 Analytics and performance cookies. These cookies help Us understand how visitors interact with Our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this to improve the way Our Site works.

3.3 Functional cookies. These cookies allow Our Site to remember choices you make (such as your investor type or preferences) and provide enhanced features.

3.4 We do not use advertising or marketing cookies on Our Site at this time.

4. The Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 PostHog (analytics). We use PostHog to understand how people use Our Site so We can improve it. PostHog sets cookies and uses local storage to assign a pseudonymous identifier to your device and to record session activity such as pages viewed, clicks, and time on page. PostHog data is stored on servers located within the European Union. Requests to PostHog are routed via Our own domain (/t/s and /t/static) so they cannot be used to identify you across other websites.

4.2 Cloudflare Turnstile (security). We use Cloudflare Turnstile on Our contact form to protect against automated abuse and spam. Turnstile may set strictly necessary cookies on the contact page in order to verify that you are a genuine visitor. It does not track you across websites.

4.3 Astro session cookies (functional). Our Site may set short-lived first party cookies to remember preferences such as form state during a visit. These are strictly necessary for the relevant feature to work.

4.4 We do not currently load Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third party advertising trackers on Our Site. If this changes, We will update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent.

5. Third Party Services

5.1 Some pages on Our Site may embed content or services provided by third parties, for example videos hosted on a video platform or maps provided by a mapping service. Where this happens, those third parties may set their own cookies, which We do not control.

5.2 We recommend that you review the cookie and privacy policies of those third parties for information on how they use cookies.

6. How to Control or Delete Cookies

6.1 Most internet browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to:

6.1.1 block all cookies;

6.1.2 block third party cookies only;

6.1.3 delete cookies that have already been set; or

6.1.4 receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

6.2 Detailed instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers are available at:

6.2.1 Google Chrome;

6.2.2 Mozilla Firefox;

6.2.3 Apple Safari; and

6.2.4 Microsoft Edge.

6.3 You can opt out of analytics tracking by PostHog at any time. To do so, please email data@uown.co and We will exclude your device from analytics on your next visit.

6.4 Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Our Site. In particular, We may not be able to remember your preferences or detect technical issues.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to this signal, and Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals at this time. You can still control tracking using the methods described in section 6.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies We use or for legal or regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the updated date will reflect the most recent change. We recommend that you review this page periodically.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how We use cookies, please contact Us by email at anything@uown.co, by telephone on 0333 050 7875, or by post at 3rd Floor, Northgate, 118 North Street, Leeds, LS2 7PN.