Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 May 2025

Capodan Research Ltd ("Capodan", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.capodan.com) to improve user experience, analyse site performance, and support our research and service delivery. This policy outlines what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and your choices as a user.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners.

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period
• First-party cookies: set by CapoDan
• Third-party cookies: set by external providers we work with

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Improve speed, security, and usability
• Understand how visitors interact with our content
• Deliver content tailored to your preferences (where applicable)
• Facilitate services like embedded video or survey delivery

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the site to work and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions like logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling in forms.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated data on how users interact with our site (e.g. page visits, bounce rates). We use tools like Google Analytics, only with your consent.
• Functionality Cookies: These allow the site to remember choices you make (e.g. language or region). They may be set by us or by third-party services.
• Targeting / Marketing Cookies: Capodan does not currently use cookies for targeted advertising. Should this change, this policy will be updated.

4. Third-Party Services

We may embed content from trusted platforms such as YouTube, Microsoft Forms, or LinkedIn. These providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. Please refer to their privacy policies for details. We currently use:

• Google Analytics (Performance)
• YouTube embedded video (Functionality)
• Microsoft Forms (Functionality)

5. Your Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences:

• On our site via the Cookie Banner or Manage Cookies panel
• By adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Be aware that disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-Out

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, communicated to you.

7. Contact Us

Capodan Research Ltd
First Floor, Swan Buildings
20 Swan Street
Manchester, M4 5JW
Email: contact@capodan.com