Cookie Policy for BritainLifeAutomation.com
Last Updated: [Date]
This Cookie Policy explains how BritainLifeAutomation.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://www.britainlifeautomation.com (the "Website"). It is designed to help you understand what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information on how we process personal data.
In some cases, we may use cookies and similar technologies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal information if we combine it with other data. Where this is the case, our Privacy Policy will apply in addition to this Cookie Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to support personalised experiences.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, BritainLifeAutomation.com) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
We also use other tracking technologies which are similar to cookies, such as web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"), local storage, and scripts. These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enable us to recognise when someone has visited our Website or opened an email that we have sent them. For the purposes of this policy, all these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies".
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in detail below.
The primary purposes for which we use cookies are:
- To Ensure Website Functionality: To enable basic functions of the Website such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining user session state.
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our Website.
- Preferences: To remember information that changes the way the Website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
- Marketing and Advertising: To track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. This is also used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to limit the number of times you see an ad.
- Social Media: To enable you to share content from our Website on social media platforms and to track the effectiveness of this shared content.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies used on our Website are categorised as follows:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, core services like shopping baskets or secure logins cannot be provided. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Examples: Cookies used to maintain a user session, load-balancing cookies, cookies for security.
3.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Examples: Cookies from Google Analytics, Hotjar, or other analytics providers.
3.3 Functionality / Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples: Cookies that remember your language choice, region, username (if you have consented), or font size preferences.
3.4 Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Examples: Cookies used for remarketing by Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.
3.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.
Examples: Cookies from Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., for sharing buttons or embedded content.
4. Detailed List of Cookies Used
The table below details the cookies we use on our Website, their purpose, duration, and whether they are first or third-party cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | BritainLifeAutomation.com | Strictly necessary session cookie to maintain user state across page requests. | First-party, Strictly Necessary | Session |
| cookie_consent | BritainLifeAutomation.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | First-party, Strictly Necessary | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users. Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Third-party, Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Third-party, Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | Third-party, Performance | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Third-party, Targeting/Advertising | 3 months |
| lidc | LinkedIn Insight Tag | Used by LinkedIn for routing and to optimise ad performance. | Third-party, Targeting/Advertising | 24 hours |
| lang | Twitter (X) | Set by Twitter when a web page contains a Twitter share button. Remembers the user's selected language version of a website. | Third-party, Social Media / Functionality | Session |
| personalization_id | Twitter (X) | This cookie is set by Twitter to track the use of embedded services. | Third-party, Targeting/Advertising | 2 years |
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time as we change or add services. The specific cookies served may vary depending on how you interact with our Website.
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by following the methods outlined below.
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner / Preference Centre
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner which allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can access and change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Consent" link, typically found in the website footer or within the privacy/cookie policy page.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting the ability of websites to set cookies may worsen your overall user experience. The steps to manage cookies vary from browser to browser. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options', 'Settings', or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. The links below provide information on how to manage cookies for the most common browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs
You can opt out of tracking by many third-party analytics and advertising providers directly:
- Google Analytics: You can download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Facebook: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences within your Facebook account settings.
- LinkedIn: Opt-out of LinkedIn interest-based advertising on their Ad Preferences page.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): For users in the US, you can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies via the DAA Consumer Choice Page.
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): For users in Europe, you can opt out via the Your Online Choices website.
Please note that opting out through these mechanisms does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it means the advertisements you see will not be tailored to your interests.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that, when turned on, signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. As there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. We await the development of industry standards for DNT. You can, however, control tracking through the cookie controls and third-party opt-outs described in Section 5.
7. Data Transfers
As we use third-party service providers (like Google, Facebook, etc.) who may be located outside the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data collected via cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. We take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Cookie Policy and applicable data protection laws, including using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved transfer mechanisms where required.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect the data collected via cookies against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:
- The right to be informed: About how we use your personal data (which this policy aims to do).
- The right of access: To request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to erasure: To request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict processing: To request limitation of how we use your data.
- The right to data portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- The right to object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our Website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will indicate when it was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Data Controller: [Legal Entity Name operating BritainLifeAutomation.com]
Email: privacy@britainlifeautomation.com
Postal Address: [Your Registered Office Address or Contact Address]
Website: Contact Form