Cookie Policy

Last modified: October 2025

  • What Are Cookies?
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  • How You Can Control Cookies
  • Legal Basis & Compliance
  • Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Shepard (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. They help us make the site function properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide insights into how the site is used. 

Necessary Cookies 

Required for the website to function (e.g., security, forms). 

Functional Cookies 

Enable enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering preferences. 

Performance & Analytics Cookies 

Collect information on how visitors use our site (e.g., pages viewed, traffic sources). We use tools such as Google Analytics to improve functionality and user experience. 

Advertising & Targeting Cookies 

Used by us and third parties (e.g., Facebook Pixel, ad networks) to deliver relevant advertising and track the effectiveness of campaigns. 

Third-Party Cookies 

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies through our site for analytics, advertising, or social media integration. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across websites over time. 

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. 

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. 

You may also manage your preferences using the cookie settings tool on our website. 

  

Please note: disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our site. 

We use cookies in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.