This Cookie Policy explains how Scroll Nest (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website: https://scrollnest.blog. It applies to all users who access or interact with the site from the United Kingdom, the European Union, and globally.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you adjust your cookie settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us improve your user experience by remembering preferences, enabling certain functionality, and collecting analytical data about how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies: placed by Scroll Nest directly.
- Third-party cookies: placed by third parties such as analytics providers or embedded content (e.g., videos or social sharing buttons).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples include:
- Session management
- Security and anti-fraud measures
- Consent tracking (e.g., cookie banner choices)
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to track site usage, page views, and visitor behavior in an anonymized way. They help us understand what content is most useful and how we can improve the site.
Example providers:
- Google Analytics (IP anonymized)
- Plausible Analytics
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your settings or language preferences.
d) Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
We do not use targeted advertising cookies. However, if embedded third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos or social sharing widgets) is used, those services may place cookies on your device.
We aim to minimize such cookies and always inform users where applicable.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain and secure sessions
- Understand how users interact with content
- Improve performance and navigation
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., cookie consent)
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or track users across different websites.
4. Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, including third-party cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Tools We Use
Some third-party services may set cookies when you interact with their features on our site. These may include:
- Google Analytics (performance tracking)
- YouTube (if video content is embedded)
- X (formerly Twitter) or Mastodon sharing widgets
- Email newsletter tools (e.g., MailerLite, Substack – if integrated)
We encourage you to review the cookie policies of those services directly.
6. Data Sharing and Retention
Cookie-related data (e.g., site usage statistics) may be shared with third-party service providers strictly for analytical or technical purposes. We do not sell or share cookie data for advertising purposes.
All data collected via cookies is anonymized where possible and retained only as long as necessary for analytical or legal compliance reasons.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how to control them, please contact us:
Scroll Nest
20 Usan Ness, Cove Bay, Aberdeen AB12 3NF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 077 6536 4439
Email: [email protected]