How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: August 29, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device 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. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential functionality: To enable core website features and navigation
Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
User experience: To remember your preferences and improve your experience
Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)
Can be disabled: No - the website will not function properly without these cookies
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Expiry
site_preferences
Stores basic site functionality preferences
1 year
cookieConsent
Remembers your cookie consent preferences
1 year
session_security
Maintains secure connection during your visit
Session
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and if visitors encounter error messages.
Legal Basis: Consent (you can choose to accept or decline these cookies)
Can be disabled: Yes - disabling will not affect website functionality
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Expiry
analytics_enabled
Controls whether analytics tracking is active
1 year
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics - throttle request rate
1 minute
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Legal Basis: Consent (you can choose to accept or decline these cookies)
Can be disabled: Yes - disabling will not affect website functionality
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Expiry
marketing_enabled
Controls whether marketing cookies are active
1 year
_fbp
Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions
3 months
ads_preferences
Stores advertising preferences and targeting
1 year
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Purpose: Social media integration and sharing functionality
Providers: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
Control: Manage preferences directly with each social media platform
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to accept or decline
5.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
Using your browser's cookie management settings
Contacting us directly using the details provided below
Current Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences using the button below:
6. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit available functionality.
7. Mobile Device Settings
Mobile devices also provide cookie and tracking controls:
iOS Devices
Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies
Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
Android Devices
Chrome: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
System: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Data Processing and Storage
8.1 Data Location
Cookie data may be processed and stored:
On your device (local storage)
On our servers in the United Kingdom
On third-party servers (with appropriate safeguards)
8.2 Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data, including:
Encryption for sensitive information
Secure transmission protocols
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notice on our website
Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Spark Offing
Kabana, 43 Trinity St
Huddersfield HD1 4DN
United Kingdom