Cookies Policy for Calius PLC

This Cookies Policy explains how Calius PLC ("we", "our" or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on the website located at caliusmessenger.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please disable non-essential cookies or discontinue use of the Site.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by your web browser when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit — for example your language preference or login status. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).

2. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:

• Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the operation of the Site and enable you to navigate the Site and use its features (for example, to access secure areas). Without these cookies the Site may not function correctly.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on site, error messages). We use this information to improve the Site and our services.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (such as language, region, or user name) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
• Advertising & Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on the Site are set by third parties (for example analytics, advertising networks, social media providers, or embedded content providers). These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control the third parties' use of cookies and their practices are governed by their own policies.

4. Examples of cookies we or our partners may set

• Session ID — used to maintain your session while you browse the Site (essential).
• _ga, _gid — Google Analytics identifiers used to distinguish users and sessions (performance/analytics).
• _fbp — Facebook pixel cookie used for advertising and measurement (advertising).
• accept_cookies — stores whether you accepted the Site cookie preferences (functionality).

5. How we use the information collected by cookies

Information collected via cookies is used to:

• Remember your preferences and settings;
• Analyse and improve the Site's performance and user experience;
• Provide, personalise and measure the effectiveness of content and advertising;
• Secure our services and detect fraud or abuse.

6. Your cookie choices

You can manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:

• Using the cookie settings in our cookie banner / consent manager on the Site;
• Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies — consult your browser's help for instructions (note that blocking cookies may affect functionality);
• Visiting sites that list opt-outs for targeted advertising (for example, youronlinechoices.eu).

To manage cookies in commonly used browsers, please use the browser's privacy or settings menu. If you clear cookies, you may need to reconfigure some Site settings.

7. Data retention

Cookie durations vary depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you remove them. Where cookies store personal data, we will retain and process such data in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

8. Children

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly rely on consent from children under that age for cookie processing. If you believe we have collected cookies or other information from a child in a manner that violates applicable law, please contact us using the details below.

9. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised when we make changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact information

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies and related personal data, please contact us:

• Calius PLC
• Email: privacy@caliusplc.com
• Address: Calius PLC, 12 Farringdon Lane, London EC1R 3AU, United Kingdom

11. Related documents

For more details on how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy and any other notices provided on the Site.

By using caliusmessenger.com you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy.