Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16 December 2024

6 min read

Summary

Essential cookies only by default - We only use necessary cookies unless you consent to more
You're in control - Accept, reject, or customise cookie preferences at any time
Transparent tracking - Clear information about what cookies we use and why
Third-party services - We use Cal.com for bookings and Google Fonts for typography

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Marathon Limited ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website marathon.limited. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Session cookies: Are deleted when you close your browser

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure our website functions properly
Remember your cookie consent preferences
Enable booking functionality through our calendar system
Improve your browsing experience
Understand how visitors use our website (with your consent)

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the website to work.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
cc_cookie	Stores your cookie consent preferences to remember your choices about which cookies you accept	6 months	marathon.limited
__session	Required for Cal.com booking calendar functionality, manages your session during the booking process	Session (deleted when you close your browser)	cal.com
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token	Security cookie used by Cal.com for authentication and preventing cross-site request forgery	Session	cal.com
__Secure-next-auth.callback-url	Used by Cal.com to manage redirect after authentication	Session	cal.com

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.

4.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are not currently in use but may be implemented in the future with your explicit consent.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years	google.com
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	24 hours	google.com
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute	google.com

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:

5.1 Cal.com (Booking Calendar)

We use Cal.com to provide our booking calendar functionality. Cal.com may set cookies to enable booking features and manage your session. For more information about Cal.com's use of cookies, please see their Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display fonts on our website. Google may collect technical information about your visit when fonts are loaded. This service does not typically use cookies but may collect IP addresses and user agent strings. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to enhance your experience:

Cookie consent preferences: Stores your detailed cookie preferences
Booking confirmation data: Temporarily stores booking information to personalise the confirmation page

Local storage data remains on your device until manually cleared through your browser settings.

7. How to Control Cookies

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may not work properly.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for how to handle them.

8. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

We currently do not use web beacons or tracking pixels on our website. If we implement these technologies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain your consent where required.

Cookie lifespans vary depending on their purpose:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain for the duration specified in the cookie tables above
Consent cookies: Last for 6 months before we ask for your preferences again

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

The cookies we use
How we use cookies
Legal or regulatory requirements
Technology and industry practices

We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Requesting your consent again if required by law

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Marathon Limited
Company Registration Number: 14741245
Registered Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Cookie/Privacy Enquiries: [email protected]
Website: marathon.limited

12. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

For more information about cookies in general, visit: