Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how GNC Technology Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at gnctechnology.co.uk (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
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 can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential functionality: Some cookies are essential for our website to operate correctly
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- User experience: To remember your preferences and provide a better experience
- Security: To protect against fraud and enhance security
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas of the website.
Important
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and identify areas for improvement.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to collect data | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party services we use on our pages. Examples include:
- Remembering your language preferences
- Storing form data between page visits
- Remembering accessibility settings
4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies
Currently, we do not use marketing or targeting cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Font providers: For loading web fonts (Google Fonts)
- CDN services: For improved website performance and security
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please check the respective third-party websites for more information about their cookie policies.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie preference center.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Get notifications when cookies are set
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Google Analytics Opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
We process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing you with a functional website
- Analytics cookies: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time
- Functional cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving user experience
Data Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for varying periods, from 24 hours to 2 years
- Consent records: We keep records of your cookie consent for 1 year
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: enquiries@gnctechnology.co.uk
- Website: Contact Form
- Company: GNC Technology Ltd (Registered in England No: 08822700)