Cookie Policy | QIBO Skybar, Canary Wharf London

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visits, such as your preferences, how you use the site, and what content may be of interest to you.

This Cookie Policy applies to the Qibo Skybar website (qiboskybar.com) and explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential website functionality — to ensure the website operates correctly, manage your session, and provide security features.
Performance and analytics — to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve your experience.
Functionality and preferences — to remember your choices (such as language preferences or your cookie consent settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Marketing and advertising — to deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Your consent matters. In accordance with UK PECR and ICO guidance, we will only place non-essential cookies on your device with your explicit consent. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function.

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Types of Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the cookies we use on our website, their purpose, how long they last, and whether they are set by us (first party) or by a third-party service.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
qibo_session	Maintains your session state across page requests, ensuring the website functions correctly during your visit.	Session	First Party
qibo_csrf_token	Provides security by preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms.	Session	First Party
qibo_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences so we know which categories of cookies you have accepted or declined.	1 year	First Party

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports.	2 years	Third Party
_ga_[ID]	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions across pages.	2 years	Third Party
_gid	Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	24 hours	Third Party
_gat	Google Analytics cookie used to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites.	1 minute	Third Party

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
qibo_lang	Remembers your preferred language selection so content is displayed in the correct language on return visits.	1 year	First Party
qibo_preferences	Stores your site preferences such as theme settings and display options to provide a personalised experience.	6 months	First Party
qibo_age_verified	Records that you have confirmed you are of legal drinking age, preventing repeated verification prompts.	30 days	First Party

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_fbp	Facebook (Meta) pixel cookie used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements shown to you on Facebook and Instagram.	3 months	Third Party
_fbc	Facebook (Meta) cookie that stores the last click identifier from a Facebook ad, used for conversion tracking and ad optimisation.	2 years	Third Party
_tt_enable_cookie	TikTok pixel cookie used to check whether the user's browser supports cookies, enabling tracking functionality for campaign measurement.	13 months	Third Party
_ttp	TikTok pixel cookie used to track visitor activity for ad targeting and campaign performance measurement.	13 months	Third Party

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How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some parts of the website may no longer be fully accessible.

Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Google Chrome Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear existing cookies. You can also add specific sites to your allow or block lists. For more details, visit Google Chrome Cookie Help.
Mozilla Firefox Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with Standard, Strict, and Custom options to control cookie behaviour. For more details, visit Mozilla Firefox Cookie Help.
Apple Safari Go to Preferences > Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default via Intelligent Tracking Prevention. You can also choose to block all cookies or manage website data. For more details, visit Apple Safari Cookie Help.
Microsoft Edge Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close the browser. For more details, visit Microsoft Edge Cookie Help.

Please be aware: If you disable all cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to operate.

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Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and provide embedded content. These third parties may include:

Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us accurately estimate the number of visitors and volumes of usage. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Maps — Our website may embed Google Maps to display our location. Google may set cookies when the map is loaded. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Meta (Facebook & Instagram) — We may use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. For more information, see Meta's Privacy Policy.
TikTok — We may use the TikTok Pixel to track conversions from TikTok advertising campaigns. For more information, see TikTok's Privacy Policy.

We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies and privacy practices.

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Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies.

When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Where appropriate, we may also notify you via our cookie consent banner so that you can review and update your preferences.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Contact Details

Qibo Skybar

48 Marsh Wall
London E14 9TP
United Kingdom

Email: hello@qiboskybar.com

Phone: +44 20 3988 6632

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Further Information

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

For independent information and advice about cookies, your rights under UK data protection law, and how to manage your data, please visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.

You can also learn more about cookies in general at www.allaboutcookies.org.