This Cookie Policy explains how Oxygen-AT uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, which types we use, and why we use them, as well as your choices in managing cookies. We aim to be transparent about our use of cookies in compliance with UK and EU laws (such as the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the EU ePrivacy Directive). When you first visit our site, we will ask for your consent to set certain cookies, as required. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we protect your privacy in our use of cookies and other information.
By using our website with your browser settings adjusted to accept cookies, you consent to our use of cookies. However, you have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences at any time (see the “Your Choices” section below). If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at [email protected].
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can perform a variety of functions, such as remembering your preferences, enabling shopping cart functionality, and tracking your usage of a site for analytics or advertising purposes.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, oxygen-at.com) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” For example, we may have third-party cookies from analytics providers or social media platforms. Third-party cookies can recognize your device when it visits our site and when it visits certain other websites. We describe specific third-party cookies we use below.
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. “Session cookies” exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. “Persistent cookies” survive after your browser is closed and remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies help websites remember you when you return after a long time.
We use the following categories of cookies on our site:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and to provide you with features you have requested. They enable core functionality such as secure log-in, shopping cart and checkout process, and page navigation. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. For example, when you add items to your cart and navigate to checkout, a cookie remembers the products you’ve selected. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing or remember where you have been on the internet. Because they are necessary for the site to function, they do not require your consent. (Example of necessary cookie: a session ID cookie that keeps you logged in or remembers your cart contents.)
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. For instance, we might use a functional cookie to remember your preferred language or currency, or to recognize you when you return to our site so we can greet you by name. Functional cookies may also include certain social media cookies if you interact with social sharing features on our site (like an embedded Instagram feed or a “share” button). These cookies are not strictly necessary, but they enhance your experience.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, in order to improve performance and user experience. They help us understand which pages are popular, how long people stay on different pages, how users navigate through the site, and if they encounter errors. The data collected is typically aggregated and anonymous. For example, we use Google Analytics to gather general information about site usage; Google Analytics cookies may track things like your IP address (in anonymized form), browser type, and pages visited . We use this information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. These cookies are only set on your device if you consent to analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies: As of now, our site does not use any third-party advertising networks or targeted advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before enabling advertising cookies. Advertising cookies would be used to track your browsing habits on our site and potentially across other sites, in order to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They can also be used to limit how many times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Common examples (not currently in use on our site) might include Google Ads cookies or Facebook Pixel.
Third-Party Cookies (for External Services): In addition to the above, some third-party services that we integrate with our site may set cookies. For example:
If we display YouTube videos, Google Maps, or other embedded content, those services may set cookies to remember your preferences or track usage of their content.
If you choose to Pay with PayPal or use an express checkout option, PayPal may set cookies on your device to facilitate the payment process and detect fraud. Similarly, Stripe (for credit card payments) might use cookies or similar technologies as part of its secure payment flow. These cookies are set by the third-party payment processors and are necessary for the payment functionality.
Our email sign-up forms (powered by Mailchimp) might use cookies to remember if you have already subscribed or to personalize the sign-up process. Mailchimp may set a cookie when you interact with our newsletter sign-up, to prevent showing the form repeatedly.
Each third-party’s use of cookies is governed by their own privacy/cookie policies, so we encourage you to read those on the respective websites for more information.
We maintain a cookie list that details specific cookies in use, including their name, purpose, type (session vs. persistent), and duration. You can find this list on our website (typically linked within the cookie banner or on a dedicated cookies page). [Note: In a real implementation, this list would be included or linked here for transparency.]
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner or pop-up that lets you know we use cookies and asks for your consent for non-essential cookies. We operate in accordance with an opt-in consent model for cookies. This means:
Required Cookies: We will set strictly necessary cookies regardless of user consent, since these are needed for our site to function properly (as permitted by law).
Optional Cookies: For any cookies that are not strictly necessary (such as analytics or functional cookies), we will not set them unless and until you actively click “Accept” or give consent via the cookie banner. If you choose “Reject” or close the banner without consenting, we will not set those cookies on your device.
We clearly explain on the banner (and in this policy) what types of cookies we use and why. We also provide a link to this Cookie Policy from the banner for full details. Our approach complies with UK and EU requirements that consent for cookies must be active and unambiguous – no cookies (other than strictly necessary ones) are deployed unless you give a clear agreement .
Even after you’ve given consent, you have the right to change your mind at any time. We provide a “Cookie Settings” option (either on the banner or accessible via a link in the footer of our site) where you can manage your preferences. Through this, you can toggle different categories of cookies on or off according to your wishes. Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. The method for doing so varies by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.), so you may wish to use your browser’s Help section or visit aboutcookies.org for guidance.
Please be aware that if you disable or reject certain cookies, some features of our site may not function correctly. For instance, blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from adding items to your cart or checking out. Blocking functional cookies might reduce the personalization of your experience. However, it is your right to block cookies if you wish, and we have designed our site to still be as usable as possible without non-essential cookies.
To give you an overview, here are examples of cookies that may be in use on our site:
In addition to using our website’s cookie controls (Change Cookie Preferences), you can manage cookies through your web browser settings:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, disable, or delete cookies. The method depends on the browser – for example, in Chrome you can go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. In Safari, go to Preferences > Privacy. In Firefox, go to Options > Privacy & Security. You can choose to block third-party cookies, or all cookies, or get alerts when cookies are being set. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored. Keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may negatively impact your user experience (for instance, you may have to re-enter preferences or login information each time).
Opt-Out Tools: Some third parties provide their own opt-out tools. For analytics, as mentioned, Google provides a browser add-on. For interest-based advertising cookies, industry groups like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) offer websites where you can opt-out of many advertising cookies at once (see aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu). Since we currently do not use advertising cookies, this may not be directly relevant for our site, but we include it for completeness.
Do Not Track: Your browser or device may allow you to set a “Do Not Track” signal. At present, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. Consequently, our site may not respond differently to a browser that has the DNT setting enabled. We rely on our cookie consent mechanism to honor your preferences. If a unified standard emerges, we will update our practices accordingly.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational or legal reasons. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or through other appropriate means. The “Last updated” date below indicates when this Policy was last revised.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at support@oxygen-at.com.
Last updated: 18 May 2025
