How APN Connect Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

 

This Cookie Policy explains how APN Connect uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

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APN Connect is owned and operated by APN Home Limited.

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Cookies can help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site and, where applicable, track referrals or marketing activity.

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We believe visitors should understand what technologies are being used and have appropriate control over them.

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What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small pieces of information stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

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They can perform different functions.

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For example, they may help a website:

• Remember your preferences

• Keep forms and website features working

• Maintain security

• Understand how visitors use the website

• Measure website performance

• Remember cookie choices

• Attribute a referral or purchase

• Support advertising or marketing

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Cookies may remain only for the duration of your visit or may remain on your device for a longer period.

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Cookies and Similar Technologies

 

The rules do not apply only to traditional cookies.

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Websites may also use technologies such as:

• Tracking pixels

• Tags

• Scripts

• Local storage

• Web storage

• Referral identifiers

• Link tracking

• Similar device storage or access technologies

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UK privacy rules refer more broadly to storage and access technologies because many modern tracking methods perform similar functions to cookies.

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Who Is Responsible for APN Connect?

 

APN Connect is owned and operated by:

Legal owner: APN Home Limited
Company number: 17293901
Registered office: 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF
Contact email: mail@apnconnect.co.uk

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The Types of Cookies We May Use

 

APN Connect may use several categories of cookies and similar technologies.

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Essential Cookies

 

Essential cookies help the website operate correctly.

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They may be required for purposes such as:

• Website security

• Page delivery

• Network management

• Form functionality

• Remembering cookie preferences

• Fraud prevention

• Maintaining a user requested website function

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These technologies may operate without prior consent where they are genuinely necessary to provide the website or service requested by the user.

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Because the website may not function correctly without them, essential cookies cannot normally be disabled through our cookie preference controls.

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You may still be able to block them through your browser, although doing so could affect the operation of the website.

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Analytics and Statistical Cookies

 

We may use analytics technologies to understand how APN Connect is being used.

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Information collected may include:

• Number of visitors

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Visitor journeys through the website

• Entry and exit pages

• Device type

• Browser type

• General geographic information

• Website loading and performance information

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This helps us understand which content is useful and where the website can be improved.

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Following changes to UK law, certain limited analytics technologies may qualify for the statistical purposes exception where their sole purpose is collecting statistical information to improve the website or service, the information is appropriately aggregated, and users are provided with clear information and a simple way to object. This exception does not extend to profiling, advertising, individual visitor tracking or conversion tracking for advertising partners.

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Where our use of analytics does not meet that exception, we will seek consent where required.

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Preference Cookies

 

Preference technologies may be used to remember choices you make about how the website appears or operates.

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Examples might include:

• Language preferences

• Display settings

• Accessibility preferences

• Other website settings

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Certain preference technologies may fall within the UK appearance exception where the legal conditions are met and users are given a simple means of objecting.

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Where an exception does not apply, consent will be obtained where required.

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Affiliate and Referral Cookies

 

APN Connect may contain affiliate or referral links.

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These are important to the operation of the website.

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If you follow one of these links, a cookie, referral identifier or similar technology may be used to record that you arrived at the third party website through APN Connect.

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This can enable a provider or affiliate network to recognise that APN Connect introduced the visitor.

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If you subsequently purchase a product or service, APN Home Limited may receive a commission or referral payment.

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Affiliate tracking may involve information such as:

• Referral source

• Time and date of the click

• Referral or campaign identifier

• Product or service viewed

• Whether an enquiry or purchase was completed

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The relevant third party may also place its own cookies when you visit its website.

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Because affiliate tracking can go beyond basic statistical website measurement, it should not automatically be treated as essential or exempt analytics.

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Where consent is legally required for such tracking on APN Connect, we will request it before the relevant technology is activated.

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Starlink Referral Links

 

APN Connect publishes information about Starlink and may use Starlink referral, affiliate or promotional links where available.

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If you follow a Starlink link, Starlink or its technology providers may process information relating to that visit under their own privacy and cookie arrangements.

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APN Home Limited does not control cookies placed directly by Starlink once you leave the APN Connect website.

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Advertising and Marketing Cookies

 

APN Connect may use marketing or advertising technologies where appropriate.

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These may be used to:

• Measure advertising campaigns

• Understand whether advertisements lead to enquiries

• Attribute conversions

• Avoid repeatedly displaying the same advertising

• Build or measure audiences

• Support remarketing

• Measure affiliate or advertising performance

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Cookies and similar technologies used for online advertising, profiling or tracking people generally require appropriate consent unless a specific legal exception applies.

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We will not treat marketing cookies as strictly necessary simply because they are useful to our business.

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Third Party Cookies

 

Some features on APN Connect may involve third party services.

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These could include services relating to:

• Website hosting

• Analytics

• Embedded media

• Advertising

• Affiliate networks

• Forms

• Maps

• Social media

• Security

• Customer communications

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A third party may place or access cookies when its technology is used.

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Where this occurs, the third party may act as an independent controller of information collected through its technology.

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You should review the relevant third party's privacy and cookie information where appropriate.

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Cookies Set When You Follow External Links

 

APN Connect contains links to external websites.

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Once you leave APN Connect, the website you visit may place its own cookies.

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These cookies are outside the control of APN Home Limited.

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This may include links to:

• Starlink

• Broadband providers

• Telecommunications companies

• Retailers

• VoIP providers

• Equipment suppliers

• Installers

• Affiliate partners

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The third party's own cookie and privacy policies will apply.

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Cookie Consent and Preferences

 

Where consent is required, we aim to provide a cookie preference mechanism allowing visitors to decide whether optional technologies may be used.

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Valid consent requires a clear positive choice. Simply continuing to browse a website is not sufficient consent for non exempt technologies.

 

Depending on the technologies in use, visitors may be able to:

• Accept optional cookies

• Reject optional cookies

• Select individual cookie categories

• Change their preferences later

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Where we rely on one of the newer UK exceptions rather than consent, such as qualifying statistical or appearance technologies, we will provide an appropriate simple means of objecting where required.

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Rejecting Cookies

 

Rejecting optional cookies should not prevent you from accessing the main content of APN Connect.

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However, some optional features or third party services may operate differently if particular cookies are disabled.

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Essential website functionality may still require certain technologies to operate.

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Changing Your Cookie Preferences

 

You should be able to change your cookie choices after making an initial selection.

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Where APN Connect provides a cookie preferences control, you can use it to review or change your choices.

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You may also control cookies through your browser.

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Browser Cookie Controls

 

Most modern browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Block third party cookies

• Clear cookies when the browser closes

• Use private browsing

• Change cookie permissions for individual websites

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The exact procedure depends on the browser and device you use.

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The ICO also notes that browsers generally allow users to manage or block cookies in this way.

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How Long Do Cookies Last?

 

Different cookies remain on a device for different periods.

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Session Cookies

These normally expire when you close your browser.

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Persistent Cookies

These remain for a specified period or until they are manually deleted.

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The retention period depends on the purpose of the cookie and the technology provider.

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We aim to avoid keeping cookie derived information for longer than reasonably necessary.

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Cookie Duration and Review

 

We periodically review the cookies and other storage technologies used by APN Connect.

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This includes considering:

• Why the technology is required

• Whether consent is required

• Whether an exemption applies

• What information is collected

• Which third parties receive information

• How long information is retained

• Whether users have appropriate controls

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The ICO recommends that organisations identify the technologies they use, understand their duration and purpose and review their use periodically.

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First Party Cookies

 

First party cookies are normally placed by the website you are visiting.

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APN Connect may use first party cookies for purposes including:

• Website functionality

• Security

• Preferences

• Cookie consent records

• Appropriate website measurement

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Third Party Cookies

 

Third party cookies are placed or accessed by an organisation other than APN Home Limited.

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These may be associated with:

• Analytics providers

• Affiliate services

• Advertising platforms

• Embedded content

• External website functionality

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Third party cookies are subject to the policies of the organisations providing them.

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Personal Information and Cookies

 

Some cookies and similar technologies may involve personal information.

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For example, information may be linked with:

• An IP address

• A device identifier

• A browser identifier

• A referral identifier

• Website activity

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Where personal information is processed, our Privacy Policy also applies.

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Cookie Data and International Transfers

 

Some third party technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

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Where this involves personal information, appropriate data protection requirements apply.

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Further information is available in our Privacy Policy and the privacy information of the relevant third party provider.

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Cookies Used for Security

 

Security technologies may be used to:

• Detect suspicious activity

• Prevent abuse

• Protect forms

• Maintain website security

• Identify malicious traffic

• Prevent fraud

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Where such technologies are genuinely necessary to provide a secure website or requested service, they may fall within an applicable exemption from consent requirements.

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Cookies Used for Forms

 

When you submit an enquiry form, cookies or similar technologies may sometimes be used to ensure the form operates correctly, protect it from abuse or maintain the submission process.

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Where these technologies are essential to provide the form functionality you have requested, they may be treated as necessary.

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Any personal information entered into the form itself is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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Affiliate Commission Does Not Normally Affect Your Price

 

Where APN Connect earns a commission through an affiliate or referral arrangement, this will not normally increase the amount you pay.

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Commercial relationships help support the operation, research and continued development of APN Connect.

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Changes to This Cookie Policy

 

Technology and privacy rules evolve, and the services used by APN Connect may change.

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We may therefore update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

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The latest version published on the website will apply.

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Last updated: 7 September 2026

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Contact APN Connect

 

APN Connect is owned and operated by APN Home Limited.

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If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact us through the APN Connect contact page.

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Legal owner: APN Home Limited
Company number: 17293901
Registered office: 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF
Contact email: mail@apnconnect.co.uk