Cookie Policy
Nyata AI – Bristol's Community AI Companion
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Nyata Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at nyataai.co.uk or use our mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Nyata AI is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZC042900, demonstrating our commitment to data protection compliance and transparency.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists after you close the window
- Session Storage: Temporary data cleared when you close your browser
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that help track user behaviour and conversions
- Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device attributes to identify unique users
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. | Session management, security tokens, cookie consent preferences | |
| Help us understand how visitors interact with our Services. | Google Analytics, page visit counts, feature usage metrics | |
| Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. | Language preferences, AI personality selection, chat history | |
| Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. | Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag |
4. Detailed Cookie List
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| nyata_session | Nyata AI | Maintains user session state | Session |
| cookie_consent | Nyata AI | Stores consent preferences | 1 year |
| theme | Nyata AI | Remembers light/dark mode | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Nyata AI | Security protection | Session |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
4.3 Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks conversions & retargeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
| li_fat_id | B2B advertising attribution | 30 days |
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. Your choices will be stored and remembered for future visits.
Our cookie banner provides clear options to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your preferences. We do not use deceptive design patterns ("dark patterns") and do not pre-select optional cookies.
Granular Control
- Strictly Necessary: Always active (cannot be disabled)
- Performance & Analytics: Help us improve our Services (can be enabled/disabled)
- Functional: Remember your preferences (can be enabled/disabled)
- Targeting & Advertising: Deliver relevant ads (can be enabled/disabled)
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Through Our Website
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link below or in our website footer.
6.2 Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google: adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook): facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
- Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta: facebook.com/privacy/policy
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
8. Data Protection & Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
9. Legal Basis for Processing
| Cookie Type | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate Interest – Essential for website operation |
| Performance & Analytics | Consent – Requires your explicit opt-in |
| Functional | Consent – Requires your explicit opt-in |
| Targeting & Advertising | Consent – Requires your explicit opt-in |
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through a notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Nyata Ltd
UWE Bristol, BS16 1QY
United Kingdom
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO:
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113 | Website: ico.org.uk