Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website owner.
This cookie policy explains what cookies and similar technologies our website (https://thesecurecarstorage.co.uk) uses, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences and provide core website functionality. We categorise these into three types:
Essential (Strictly Necessary)
These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent under PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) and UK GDPR.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference choices so you are not asked again on every visit. | Local storage | Persistent |
Analytics
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate the site. This data is aggregated and anonymised. Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to them via the cookie banner.
We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics tracking in the future, this section will be updated and your consent will be requested before any analytics cookies are set.
Marketing
These are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Marketing cookies are only set if you consent to them via the cookie banner.
We do not currently use marketing cookies. If we introduce marketing tracking in the future, this section will be updated and your consent will be requested before any marketing cookies are set.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website embeds content from third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Maps
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps widget to show our location. Google may set cookies when you load this map. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy policy. We have no control over the cookies set by Google.
External Images
Certain images on our website are loaded from external sources (Pexels). These third-party servers may log your IP address and set cookies. We have no control over these cookies.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Via our cookie banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear giving you the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site, which will cause the banner to reappear.
Via your browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the “Options”, “Settings”, or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your experience on other websites.
5. Legal Basis for Cookies
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and are set based on the legitimate need to deliver the website service you have requested.
- Analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit, informed consent before they are set. We obtain this consent through our cookie banner.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. If we introduce new types of cookies that require consent, we will request your consent before setting them.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us:
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.