Applicable law: UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
Contact: privacy@brewcomply.co.uk
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and serve several purposes, such as keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, and helping us understand how you use the site.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services used on that website ("third-party cookies").
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
2. Cookies We Use
The following cookies are set on brewcomply.co.uk:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without affecting how the site operates.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| polsia_vid | BrewComply (Polsia) | Anonymised visitor identifier stored in localStorage. Used to count unique visitors without collecting personal data. Does not track individuals across sites. | Persistent (localStorage) | Essential |
| session cookies | BrewComply | Maintains your login session while you are using the platform. | Session (deleted on browser close) | Essential |
Analytics and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Meta (Facebook) via the Meta Pixel and are used for advertising measurement and analytics. They require your consent under PECR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to identify browsers for the purposes of delivering advertising. Enables measurement of the effectiveness of Facebook ads. | 3 months | Advertising |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last click attribution from a Facebook ad. Used to measure ad performance and attribute conversions. | 2 years | Advertising |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used for showing targeted advertisements on and off Facebook. Contains a unique browser and user ID. | 3 months | Advertising |
3. Meta Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel (Pixel ID: 1443188464196046) on our website. The Meta Pixel is a piece of JavaScript code that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram by tracking actions people take on our website.
What the Meta Pixel tracks on our site
- PageView — recorded each time any page on our site loads.
- Lead — recorded when you submit your email address to join our waiting list.
- Purchase — recorded when a payment is successfully completed.
How Meta uses this data
Meta may use this information to:
- Show us aggregated reports on how our ads perform
- Show you relevant adverts on Facebook and Instagram based on your behaviour on our site
- Build audiences for us to target with advertising
Data transfer
The Meta Pixel transfers data to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, which may involve transfers to the United States. Meta relies on Standard Contractual Clauses as the transfer mechanism. For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy.
4. Your Choices and How to Opt Out
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the BrewComply platform functions. Links to cookie settings in common browsers:
Opting out of Meta advertising
You can opt out of Meta's advertising tracking in several ways:
- Use the Facebook Ad Preferences page to manage your advertising settings.
- Visit the Your Online Choices website (managed by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance) to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
- Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage tracking preferences using the methods above.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as required by law. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated to registered users by email.
6. More Information
For more information about how we process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@brewcomply.co.uk.
For general guidance on cookies, visit the ICO's cookie guidance.