Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to enhance your website experience
This Cookie Policy explains how CONSULTING & IT SERVICES LTD uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Last updated: September 10, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow us to recognize your device and gather information about your browsing activity.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Operation: To ensure our website functions properly
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity
- Communication: To remember your cookie consent preferences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is used to improve our website's performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Website usage analytics | 2 years |
| page_views | Tracks page visits | 30 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as language preferences or region selection.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics (if enabled)
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our site.
- Information collected is anonymous and aggregated
- Data is used solely for website improvement purposes
- You can opt-out using Google's opt-out browser add-on
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDNs to deliver website resources efficiently. These may place cookies for performance optimization.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies are categorized by how long they remain on your device:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a specified period or until manually deleted
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only certain types of cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications when cookies are placed
Current Cookie Consent Status
Your current cookie consent status: Not set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security"
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy & Security"
- In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, adjust settings
- Choose your preferred privacy level
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie preferences
- Click "Manage Website Data" to remove existing cookies
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
- Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
- Performance Cookies: We cannot improve website performance
- Functional Cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New legal requirements
- Improvements to our website
- User feedback and requests
Updated policies will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
CONSULTING & IT SERVICES LTD
4 New Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 0EX
Email: [email protected]
Registration Number: 818870
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respect your privacy choices. You can always contact us if you have concerns about how we handle your data.