Last updated: March 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
2. How we use cookies
The Aethon website uses a small number of cookies. We categorise these as essential cookies (which are necessary for the site to function) and analytics cookies (which help us understand how visitors use the site). Analytics cookies are only set if you give your consent through the cookie banner displayed when you first visit.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies — these are set regardless of your consent choice because they are necessary for the website to function.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (accepted or rejected) | 1 year |
Analytics cookies — these are only set if you click “Accept” on the cookie banner. They are provided by Google Analytics and help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is anonymised and we cannot identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_EL9JW0NJTE | Maintains session state | Google Analytics | 2 years |
3. What happens if I reject cookies?
If you click “Reject” on the cookie banner, no analytics cookies will be set and no data will be shared with Google Analytics. The website will function normally. Only the essential cookie recording your preference will be stored.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website — including which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on the site, and how they arrived. We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means Google Analytics does not store your full IP address.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers. For more information about how Google processes data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Managing cookies
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies for this website. The cookie banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@aethonventures.co.uk.
Aethon Ventures Limited Company No. 16546017 (England & Wales) 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ