This website is operated
by Genistar Limited
The website www.genistar.online (“the website”) is operated by Genistar Limited (otherwise referred to as “Genistar”, “we”, “our” or “us”). Genistar takes your privacy seriously and will take great care to ensure your information is managed securely and lawfully.
We use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. These help the site to work properly, improve performance, and allow us to understand how the site is used. Some of these cookies are essential, while others are optional and require your consent.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies you want to allow. You can change your preferences at any time by returning to your cookie settings.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve how they function, and to provide information to website owners.
Some cookies are essential to make our website work (for example, to enable secure login or a shopping basket). Others are optional and help us improve your experience, such as remembering your preferences or measuring how the site is used.
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
We use different types of cookies on our website. Some are essential for the site to work, while others are optional and help us improve your experience. You can choose which optional cookies to allow in our cookie banner.
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function (for example, enabling secure login or payment). They do not require your consent.
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular. We use this information to improve the site. Analytics cookies are optional and will only be set if you consent.
Functionality
These cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g. language choice). They make your browsing experience more personalised. Some may be essential, while others are optional.
Advertising/Targeting
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you. They may also share information with advertising partners. These cookies are optional and will only be set if you consent.
Third-party cookies
Some features on our website rely on third-party providers. For example, we embed videos from Vimeo and display reviews from Trustpilot. When you use these features, the providers may set their own cookies and collect information about how you interact with their content. These cookies are not essential and will only be placed if you consent.
You can find more details in their cookie policies:
– YouTube
– Zoho
Session vs Persistent
Some cookies only last until you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for a longer period or until you delete them (persistent cookies). The duration for each cookie is shown in our cookie table.
Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | |
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| Vimeo | Bot management – filters requests from bots to protect the sit | Functional (Strictly Necessary) | 30 minutes |
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| Vimeo | Identifies individual users behind shared IP addresses and applies security settings | Functional (Strictly Necessary) | Session Based (expires when browser is closed) |
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| YouTube | Stores user preferences and ensures secure delivery of content | Targeting/Advertising | 13 months |
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| Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Performance/Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Persists session state | Performance/Analytics | 2 years |
zalb_d18efd344f | Zoho Cookie | Load balancing and session management for Zoho Forms | Functional | Session Based (expires when browser is closed) |
Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you will see a pop-up (cookie banner) asking you to choose which types of cookies you want to allow.
Strictly necessary cookies are always active because they are essential for the website to function.
All other cookies (such as analytics, functionality, advertising, or third-party cookies) are optional and will only be set if you give your consent.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting your cookie settings
In addition to the controls we provide, you can also manage cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies if you wish. For more guidance on how to do this, see: About Cookies – how to manage cookies. The links below provide instructions on how to control cookies in all mainstream browsers:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB
Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/278835
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge (Please note that there are no specific instructions at this time, but Microsoft support will be able to assist)
Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411?viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB
Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-Cookies-website-preferences
Android: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en (Please refer to your device’s documentation for manufacturers’ own browsers)
Changes to this Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time, for example if we add new cookies or change the way we use them. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Where required, we will let you know about significant changes (for example, by showing a notice on our website or through the cookie banner).
Further Information
If you would like to know more about cookies, please visit:
For details about how we handle personal data more broadly, including your rights under data protection law, please see our Privacy Notice.