Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience.

This policy explains what cookies we use on spectra-glide.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, all aimed at improving your experience on our website and understanding how visitors interact with our content.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly.

Duration: 12 months

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns.

We use this information to improve website structure, identify popular content, and understand which pages may need enhancement.

Information collected: Pages viewed, time on site, referral source, device type, approximate location (city level)

Duration: Up to 24 months

Third party: We may use privacy-focused analytics services that do not track individuals across websites.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience, such as text size preferences or region selection.

Duration: Varies, typically 6-12 months

Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our website:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preference choice	Essential	12 months
_ga	Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics	Analytics	24 months
_gid	Distinguishes users for short-term analytics	Analytics	24 hours
session_id	Maintains session state during your visit	Essential	Session (deleted when browser closes)

Third-Party Cookies

We minimise the use of third-party cookies. When we do use them, we select providers with strong privacy practices.

Third-party services we may use include:

Analytics Providers

We may use analytics services to understand website usage. These providers have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use. We configure these services to prioritise visitor privacy where possible, such as anonymising IP addresses.

Cookies We Don't Use

For transparency, here are some common cookie uses that we specifically avoid:

• Advertising cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or tracking across other websites.
• Social media tracking: We do not embed social media widgets that track your browsing.
• Cross-site tracking: We do not participate in ad networks or data brokers that track users across multiple sites.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a banner allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies entirely
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opting Out of Analytics

If you wish to prevent analytics tracking across all websites that use certain analytics services, you can use browser extensions or opt-out tools provided by the analytics service.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

You can visit our website with cookies disabled. However, some features may not work optimally:

• You may see the cookie consent banner on every visit
• Some preferences may not be saved between sessions
• We'll have limited ability to improve the website based on usage patterns

Essential website functions like viewing content and accessing contact information will work regardless of cookie settings.

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, websites can use other tracking methods:

Local Storage

We may use browser local storage for functionality purposes, such as remembering user interface preferences. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Log Files

Like most websites, our servers automatically log certain information when you visit, including IP address, browser type, pages requested, and timestamps. These logs are used for security and troubleshooting purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was most recently revised.

If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll notify visitors through a prominent website notice.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Enquiry

Your Privacy Rights

Information collected through cookies is subject to our privacy policy and UK data protection law. For information about your rights regarding personal data, see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Information pages.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
• About Cookies: www.aboutcookies.org
• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org