1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Axis Drains Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website,
axisdrains.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing clear information about how cookies work, why they may be used and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we collect, use and protect personal data.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit them.
They help websites function correctly, remember certain preferences and, where enabled, provide information about how visitors interact with website content.
Some cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
Cookies may be placed by the website you are visiting or by third-party services integrated into that website.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES
The following categories describe cookies that may be used on our website, depending on the features and services enabled.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies support essential website functions, including security, accessibility and the operation of certain website features.
These cookies may also be used to remember your cookie preferences.
Where cookies are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested, consent is not required.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies may be used to understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are viewed and how visitors navigate between them.
This information can help identify technical issues and improve website performance.
Where analytics cookies are used, we will obtain consent unless their specific use qualifies for an applicable legal exception. Where required by such an exception, visitors will be given a simple and free way to object.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may allow our website to remember preferences or support additional features.
These may include remembering display settings or supporting optional website functionality.
Where consent is legally required, these cookies will only be used after you have agreed to them.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Certain website features may be provided by external services.
For example, embedded maps or other third-party content may use cookies or similar technologies when those features are loaded.
Where applicable, these services may process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
We will seek consent before activating third-party cookies where required by law.
4. HOW WE USE COOKIES
Cookies and similar technologies may be used on our website to:
- Support essential website functionality.
- Maintain website security and performance.
- Remember visitor preferences.
- Improve the accessibility and usability of our website.
- Understand website usage where analytics tools are enabled.
- Support third-party features and embedded content.
We aim to use cookies responsibly and limit their use to appropriate purposes.
5. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to external websites or provide access to third-party services.
These may include mapping services, social media platforms and messaging services.
When you follow a link to an external website, that provider may use its own cookies or collect information in accordance with its privacy policies.
We do not control the cookies placed by external websites.
We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy and cookie policies when accessing third-party services.
6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You can control how cookies are used on your device.
Where our website uses cookies requiring consent, you will be given the opportunity to accept or reject them before they are activated.
Where a cookie preference management tool is provided, you can use it to review or change your choices, including withdrawing consent.
You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all stored cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Prevent certain cookies from being stored.
- Receive notifications about cookie activity.
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some website features.
7. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that qualifies as personal data under UK data protection legislation.
Where personal information is processed, we will handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended.
Further information about how we process personal data, including your rights, is available in our Privacy Policy.
8. COOKIE RETENTION
The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their purpose and configuration.
Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you remove them.
Where cookies are used on our website, their individual retention periods should be available through the website’s cookie information or preference settings.
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
Axis Drains Ltd may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
We recommend reviewing this policy occasionally to remain informed about how cookies are used.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how our website uses cookies, please contact us using the details below.
Axis Drains Ltd
Website:
axisdrains.co.uk
Email:
enquiries@axisdrains.co.uk
Telephone: 01603 850328
