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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage — may also be used for comparable purposes and are covered by this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Measure the effectiveness of our content.
We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising or to track you across third-party websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These cookies enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. They cannot be disabled. | No — exempt under PECR |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience (for example, language or display preferences). | Yes |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Used to improve site performance and content. | Yes |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
This table reflects cookies currently in use. It is updated when our cookie usage changes.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. Where we use third-party analytics tools, we configure them to anonymise IP addresses and disable advertising features.
We do not permit third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website.
6. Your Consent
Under PECR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
- Opt-out tools: For analytics cookies, you may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For further guidance on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Tools of TechEmail: [email protected]
Website: toolsoftech.co.uk