Cookie Policy for Where Is The Rubbish

Welcome to the Where Is The Rubbish Cookie Policy. This policy explains how the Where Is The Rubbish service uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our service. We describe the cookie categories we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This page is intended to be clear and accessible so you understand how cookies support core site functions and overall user experience.

What are cookies and why we use them

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the WhereIsTheRubbish platform. They help identify your device, remember your settings, and enable essential features. Cookies do not typically contain personal information, but they can store identifiers that help the site recognize returning devices. We use cookies for security, navigation, and performance as well as for analytics and marketing purposes.

Cookie categories

We group cookies into three primary types to make control simple:

• Essential cookies — required for the basic operation of the Where Is The Rubbish service, including session management and secure access.
• Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Where Is The Rubbish site so we can measure and improve performance and content.
• Marketing cookies — used to deliver and measure relevant ads and content across the web. These may be set by third parties.

The essential category includes cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to function. Without these cookies some features will be unavailable and the service may not work properly. Examples include cookies that maintain login status, preferences required to complete a transaction, and cookies that help protect against fraud or security threats while using the Where Is The Rubbish platform.

Analytics cookies help us monitor site performance and user behaviour. These cookies collect information such as pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. The data is aggregated and used for performance monitoring — to identify slow pages, errors, and opportunities to improve responsiveness and content. We use aggregated analytics to make decisions about technical enhancements and user experience improvements on the Where Is The Rubbish website.

Marketing cookies enable tailored messaging and ad measurement. They may be set by third-party advertising networks or partners. These cookies help us and our partners to show content that is relevant to your interests, and to limit the number of times you see the same advertisement while assessing campaign effectiveness across devices and sessions.

How we process analytics data: analytics cookies collect non-personal, device-level information that is aggregated to produce reports about usage trends and technical performance. This information supports capacity planning, page-load optimization, and other technical improvements that keep the Where Is The Rubbish experience fast and reliable. We may retain aggregated analytics data for analysis and improvement; individual user identities are not the focus of these processes.

How you can control cookies

We provide tools to manage cookie preferences. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when prompted, and you can change your settings later using your browser controls. Most browsers let you block cookies, clear existing cookies, or set preferences for specific sites. Note that disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not prevent the core Where Is The Rubbish features from working, but may limit personalization and the ability to tailor content to your interests.

Your choices and their impact

You may adjust preferences directly within the cookie banner or via your browser. If you clear cookies, any stored settings or remembered choices on Where Is The Rubbish will be removed and may require you to reconfigure preferences. Refusing marketing cookies reduces targeted advertising and may result in seeing ads that are less relevant to you.

Third-party cookies and partners — Some cookies are set by third-party services that support analytics and marketing functions. These parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and devices. WhereIsTheRubbish does not control the operations of third parties; their use of cookies is subject to their own policies. We limit what third parties can do and work to ensure partners comply with applicable privacy standards.

Retention and updates: Cookie lifespans vary: session cookies expire when you close your browser while persistent cookies remain for a set period. We keep this Cookie Policy up to date and may revise it as technology or privacy practices change. Any substantial changes will be reflected here so visitors to Where Is The Rubbish can make informed choices.

Summary: We use essential, analytics, and marketing cookies to provide secure essential functionality, enable performance monitoring, and deliver relevant content. You control cookie settings through the banner and your browser; choosing to disable certain cookies may affect how the Where Is The Rubbish service performs for you.