The AIM Platform – Cookie Policy

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites use to improve and personalise your visits to the site in the future. They help websites, apps, and mobile sites to ‘remember’ you – either just for one visit (a session cookie) or for repeat visits (a persistent cookie).

Cookies perform various functions, such as enabling you to navigate between pages easily, storing your preferences, and generally improving your experience. They make interactions between you and the website faster and more efficient.

A cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device by the website’s server. Only that server can access the information stored within it. Each cookie contains anonymous information such as a unique identifier, the website’s name, and some numbers and digits. This data allows the site to remember your preferences or the contents of your shopping basket, making each cookie unique to your browser.

WHAT COOKIES DOES OUR WEBSITE USE?

AIM Housing Ltd may set different cookies when you visit www.aimplatform.co.uk. Cookies allow us to identify who you are (once logged in) and the type of device you’re using. We use four types of cookies:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable you to move around the site and use its core features, such as secure areas or online forms.
  2. Functionality Cookies
    These enhance the way the website works by remembering your preferences and custom settings, such as text size, font, or layout.
  3. Performance Cookies
    These collect information about how you use our website, such as pages visited or errors encountered. This data helps us improve the site’s functionality and measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
  4. Advertising Cookies
    These are set by our third-party partners to gather information about your online activity. They help us deliver targeted advertisements relevant to your interests.

EXPLANATION OF COOKIE TYPES

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They allow you to:

  • Navigate through the site.
  • Use secure areas.
  • Access features such as online payment systems or forms.

These cookies do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes. Disabling these cookies may result in limited functionality, and some services may no longer be available.

2. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies gather anonymous data on how users interact with our website. For instance:

  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on each page.
  • Error messages encountered.

This information helps us optimise the site and enhance user experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of performance cookies.

3. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies improve your interaction with our website by remembering your:

  • Preferences (e.g., language or region).
  • Custom settings (e.g., font size or layout adjustments).

These cookies cannot track your activity on other websites and collect only anonymised information. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of these cookies.

4. Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies allow us to provide personalised adverts based on your browsing activity. These cookies may:

  • Link to third-party services (e.g., social media platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn).
  • Share information about your visit with advertising agencies to customise the adverts you see.

By using our website, you consent to the use of advertising cookies. If you wish to disable these, you can adjust your browser settings.


TURNING COOKIES OFF

If you prefer not to allow cookies, you can:

  1. Remove cookies from your device.
  2. Adjust your browser settings to block cookies.
  3. Set your browser to notify you before cookies are stored.

However, please note that some website features may not function properly without cookies. Turning off cookies is not permanent – you can update your settings at any time to re-enable full functionality on our website.


If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or wish to learn more, please contact us at info@aimhousing.co.uk.

This policy was last updated on 20/01/2025.