Updated cookie policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help improve your browsing experience. They enable website functionality, can store user preferences, and can provide anonymised tracking data to third-party services like Google Analytics. Cookies generally enhance your interaction with a website. However, you have the right to disable cookies if you prefer.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Retain user preferences for a personalised experience.
- Track anonymised usage data via tools like Google Analytics.
- Improve site functionality and performance.
Your consent
We operate an explicit consent policy for non-essential cookies. On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent. Essential cookies required for the website to function are used without needing consent.
You can withdraw consent or manage your cookie settings at any time by accessing the cookie management options on this website or through your browser settings.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Disabling them may affect your browsing experience. Examples:
- WordPress Cookies: Used for user authentication and functionality.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies – Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behaviour (e.g., pages visited, time on site). Data is anonymised and not linked to personal information. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by external services that integrate with our website. Examples include:Social Media Sharing Buttons: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest may place cookies to track user interactions. Refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
Embedded Content: YouTube or other media platforms may set cookies when their content is displayed on our site.
Managing cookies
You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings. Below are instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
For more comprehensive options, consider enabling Do Not Track settings or using private browsing modes like Incognito (Chrome) or InPrivate (Edge).
Third-party privacy policies
We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party services that may set cookies through our site:
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or how we use cookies, contact us at:
- Email: customerservice@bosscontrols.co.uk
- Phone: 01403 886508