1w Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone, when you visit. They are widely used across the web to make sites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to site operators.

Each cookie contains a small amount of data, typically an identifier that links your device to the website. This allows the site to recognise your browser on return visits and recall information from your previous session.

Cookies serve a variety of purposes depending on their type:

• Remembering your login status so you do not need to sign in every time;
• Storing preferences such as language or display settings;
• Tracking which pages you visit to help improve the website;
• Supporting secure transactions and account verification;
• Enabling certain third-party services to function within the platform.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device. They are a standard and widely accepted technology used across the internet to improve how websites operate for the people who use them.

1w uses cookies to ensure the website operates correctly and to deliver a consistent experience across visits. Cookies serve a number of practical functions that directly benefit users.

The main reasons cookies are used on this platform include:

• Keeping your account session active so you can navigate between pages without being logged out;
• Remembering your preferences to reduce the need to adjust settings on each visit;
• Monitoring website performance to identify and resolve technical issues;
• Supporting security measures that help protect your account and personal data;
• Collecting anonymised usage data to improve how the website functions over time;
• Enabling certain third-party tools that support payments, identity verification, and analytics;
• Ensuring that content and services are delivered reliably across different devices and browsers.

The information collected through cookies is used to maintain and improve the quality of the services provided. Where cookies involve the collection of personal data, that information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy practices.

1w uses several categories of cookies, each serving a distinct purpose. Understanding the difference between them helps clarify what data is collected and how it is used.

Essential Cookies

These are required for the website to function. They support core services such as logging in, navigating pages, and maintaining account security.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These collect information about how visitors interact with the website. The data gathered is used to identify areas for improvement and to monitor site performance.

Functionality Cookies

These remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or display settings, so the site can deliver a more personalised experience on future visits.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These technologies may be used to deliver content that is relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of promotional activity.

Each category is described in greater detail in the sections that follow. You can find guidance on managing your cookie preferences in the dedicated section of this policy.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to operate. Without them, core functions such as logging into your account, navigating between pages, and accessing platform features would not be available.

These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes. Their sole function is to support the basic operation of the site.

Examples of what essential cookies support include:

• Maintaining your login session so you remain signed in as you move through the site;
• Verifying your identity during account access to protect against unauthorised use;
• Enabling secure connections during transactions and account activity;
• Storing temporary data needed for the site to respond correctly to your actions;
• Supporting access controls that restrict certain areas of the platform to registered users.

Because essential cookies are fundamental to how the website operates, they cannot be disabled through the cookie preference settings. If these cookies are blocked through your browser settings, some or all parts of the website may not function as intended.

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. This data helps identify which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on different sections, and where technical issues may be occurring.

The information gathered by these cookies is generally aggregated and anonymised. It does not identify individual users but provides an overall picture of site usage patterns.

This category of cookies supports the following:

• Measuring the volume of traffic to different pages and sections of the website;
• Identifying pages where users encounter errors or leave unexpectedly;
• Evaluating the performance of new features before and after they are introduced;
• Understanding which devices and browsers are most commonly used to access the site;
• Informing ongoing improvements to the website’s structure, content, and functionality.

Some analytics cookies may be placed by third-party providers. In these cases, the data collected is subject to the privacy practices of those providers as well as the platform’s own data handling standards. You can opt out of these cookies through the cookie preference settings or through your browser.

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made during previous visits. They are used to provide a more personalised experience without requiring you to update your preferences each time you return.

These cookies do not track your activity for advertising purposes. Their function is limited to storing settings that improve the usability of the site.

Functionality cookies may be used to remember:

• Your preferred language so the site displays content accordingly;
• Interface settings that affect how information is presented on screen;
• Whether you have previously acknowledged certain notices or prompts;
• Your device type or screen resolution to help optimise the display;
• Other settings that affect how you interact with the platform.

If you choose to disable functionality cookies, the website will still be accessible. However, some preferences may not be saved between sessions, and you may need to adjust your settings each time you visit. These cookies are set either by the website directly or by trusted service providers acting on its behalf.

Advertising and marketing cookies are used to deliver content that may be relevant to your interests. They can also be used to measure the performance of promotional campaigns and to understand how users respond to different types of content.

These cookies work by tracking activity across websites and platforms. This allows advertising to be tailored based on browsing behaviour rather than being shown at random.

The purposes of advertising and marketing cookies may include:

• Identifying the source through which you arrived at the website, such as a search engine or referral link;
• Limiting how frequently the same promotional content is shown to you;
• Measuring whether a campaign led to a completed registration or other action;
• Building an understanding of general audience interests to inform future content decisions;
• Sharing data with third-party advertising networks in accordance with applicable privacy practices.

You have the option to manage or decline marketing cookies through your cookie preferences. Declining these cookies will not affect your access to the platform or its core services. It will, however, mean that any advertising you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Some cookies on the 1w website are placed by third-party service providers rather than by the platform itself. These providers support specific functions that are integrated into the website.

Third-party cookies may be used in connection with the following:

• Analytics services that help monitor website traffic and user behaviour;
• Payment processing tools that support secure financial transactions;
• Identity verification services used during account registration or access;
• Fraud prevention technologies that help protect the platform and its users;
• Advertising networks that deliver promotional content based on user activity;
• Customer support tools that enable live assistance features.

The data collected through third-party cookies is governed by the privacy policies of each respective provider. The platform does not control how third parties collect or use this information beyond what is agreed in service arrangements.

Where third-party cookies involve the processing of personal data, those providers are expected to handle that data responsibly and in line with applicable privacy standards. A list of key third-party services and links to their privacy policies can be found in the relevant documentation available on the website.

You have control over how cookies are used when you visit the 1w website. There are several ways to manage your preferences, depending on the level of control you require.

Cookie Consent Settings

When you first visit the website, a cookie notice will provide options to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update these preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:

• Blocking all cookies from being stored on your device;
• Deleting cookies that have already been saved;
• Setting the browser to notify you before a cookie is placed;
• Allowing cookies only from specific websites.

The process for adjusting these settings differs between browsers. Information on managing cookies is available in the help documentation of your browser.

Effects of Restricting Cookies

Disabling certain categories of cookies may affect your experience on the platform:

• Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or accessing certain features;
• Declining functionality cookies may mean your preferences are not saved between visits;
• Opting out of analytics cookies will not affect site access but will limit data used for improvements.

Non-essential cookies can be declined without losing access to the core services provided by the platform.

Cookies may collect or process information that relates to you as an individual. At 1w, the handling of such information is approached with care and in accordance with responsible data protection standards.

The following principles guide how cookie-related data is managed:

• Data collected through cookies is used only for the purposes described in this policy;
• Personal information gathered via cookies is not sold to third parties;
• Where cookies involve sharing data with external providers, those providers are required to maintain appropriate security standards;
• Retention periods for cookie data are limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose;
• Users can request information about how their personal data is collected and used by contacting the platform directly.

The platform applies technical and organisational measures to protect the data collected through cookies from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures are reviewed and updated as needed to reflect changes in technology and applicable standards.

For broader information about how personal data is handled across the platform, the Privacy Policy provides a comprehensive overview. The Privacy Policy and this Cookies Policy should be read together for a full picture of data practices on the website.

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies used, the services offered, or applicable regulatory requirements. Revisions may also be made to improve the clarity and accuracy of the information provided.

Common reasons for updating this policy include:

• The introduction of new cookies or similar technologies on the website;
• Changes to third-party services that affect how data is collected or processed;
• Updates to data protection standards or guidance from relevant authorities;
• Improvements to how user preferences are managed or communicated;
• Corrections or clarifications to existing policy content.

When significant changes are made, notice may be provided through the website or via your registered contact details where appropriate. The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top or bottom of this page.

It is recommended that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used on the platform. Continued use of the website following any update will be taken as acceptance of the revised policy as it stands at the time of your visit.