Under UK law, non-essential cookies require your prior consent. This policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them. We will never set non-essential cookies without your explicit opt-in.
Who We Are
This Cookie Policy is issued by Illume Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
- Company number: 17035347
- Registered office: 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
- Contact: hello@illumeuniverse.com
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- —Make the Site work properly (security and essential functions)
- —Remember your choices (like cookie preferences)
- —Measure and improve performance (only if you opt in)
- —Support marketing features (only if you opt in and if we use them)
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), non-essential cookies generally require your consent.
Types of Cookies We May Use
A) Strictly Necessary
Always onThese are essential for the Site to function (for example, security, fraud prevention, load balancing, and remembering your cookie choice). These do not require consent.
B) Preferences / Functionality
OptionalThese remember choices you make (for example, language or region settings). We only use these if you opt in, unless they are truly essential for a feature you request.
C) Analytics / Performance
Optional — requires consentThese help us understand how people use the Site (e.g., which pages are visited, how long pages take to load) so we can improve it. These are not strictly necessary and require consent.
D) Marketing
Optional — requires consentThese are used to deliver advertising or measure ad performance, or to build profiles across sites. If we ever use marketing cookies, we will only do so with your consent.
Your Choices (Consent and Control)
When you first visit, you will see a cookie banner that lets you:
- —Accept all cookies
- —Reject non-essential cookies
- —Manage preferences (choose by category)
We will not set non-essential cookies unless you opt in. Consent must be a clear positive action (for example clicking "Accept").
You can change your mind at any time by using Cookie Settings in the footer. The ICO expects rejecting non-essential cookies to be as easy as accepting them.
Third-Party Cookies
If we link to third-party sites (e.g., social platforms) they may use their own cookies when you visit them. If we embed third-party content in future (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram embeds), those providers may set cookies when you interact with that content. Where required, we will request your consent before setting non-essential third-party cookies.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies via your browser settings — block cookies, delete cookies, or set site-by-site rules. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Site works.
How Long Cookies Last
- —Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- —Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
We avoid keeping non-essential cookies longer than needed and review lifetimes periodically.
More Information
For more about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For general guidance on cookies and consent rules, see the ICO's information on cookies and similar technologies at ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here and we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy: hello@illumeuniverse.com