Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences across visits.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by our website to enhance your user experience and provide essential functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or social media platforms.
Cookies We Use
We categorise our cookies into four main types based on their purpose and functionality. Below is an overview of each category:
Necessary Cookies
Essential for website functionality
Always Active
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage
Optional
Marketing Cookies
Enable personalised advertising
Optional
Social Media Cookies
Enable social sharing features
Optional
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Type
storm_session
Maintains your login session and user preferences
Session
First-party
csrf_token
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery
Session
First-party
cookie_consent
Records your cookie preferences
1 year
First-party
language_pref
Remembers your language selection
1 year
First-party
load_balancer
Ensures consistent server routing
Session
First-party
Note: Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly. Disabling them would prevent you from using essential features of our service.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website usage, page views, and user behaviour patterns. This data is anonymised and used to improve our services.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Distinguishes unique users
2 years
_ga_*
Persists session state
2 years
_gid
Distinguishes unique users
24 hours
_gat
Throttles request rate
1 minute
Data We Collect Through Analytics
Page Views
Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
User Interactions
Buttons clicked, forms completed, and navigation patterns
Device Information
Device type, browser, screen resolution, and operating system
Geographic Data
General location information (city/region level) based on IP address
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions from Facebook ads and enables retargeting to users who have visited our website.
Measure ad campaign effectiveness
Create custom audiences for advertising
Track conversions and user actions
Optimise ad delivery and targeting
Google Ads
Enables conversion tracking and remarketing for Google advertising campaigns.
Track ad clicks and conversions
Measure return on advertising spend
Create remarketing lists
Personalise ad experiences
Marketing Cookies Details
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
_fbp
Facebook
Facebook Pixel tracking
3 months
fr
Facebook
Ad targeting and measurement
3 months
_gcl_au
Google
Google Ads conversion tracking
90 days
IDE
Google
Ad personalisation and measurement
2 years
Opting Out of Marketing Cookies
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through these platforms:
We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services are carefully selected and comply with data protection regulations.
Maps Services
Google Maps: Provides interactive mapping functionality
Location services and directions
Route optimisation features
Geographic data processing
Video Content
YouTube: Embedded promotional and educational videos
Video player functionality
Usage analytics
Content recommendations
Social Media
Social Platforms: Social sharing and login features
Social media integration
Single sign-on services
Social sharing buttons
Customer Support
Live Chat: Real-time customer support functionality
Chat session management
Support ticket tracking
User identification
Important: Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these services. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information about their data practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Cookie Preference Centre
Use our cookie preference centre to customise which types of cookies you want to accept.
Browser Settings
Configure cookie settings directly in your web browser:
Storm Core Limited 24 Blakiston Street Stafford ST16 3PE United Kingdom
Phone
+44 1785 243520
Policy Updates
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 through:
Email notification (if you have an account)
Website banner or pop-up notification
Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.