Cookie Policy for ELC Services

Effective Date: [12th January 2025]

At ELC Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use when visiting our website, www.elcservices.co.uk.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function effectively, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   • These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
   • Examples: Authentication, navigation, and security-related cookies.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
   • These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as page views, traffic sources, and error messages.
   • Example: Google Analytics.
3. Functionality Cookies
   • These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make, such as language preferences or login details.
4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
   • These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver tailored advertisements.
   • We may use third-party services for these purposes.

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies used on our website:

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties to provide services such as analytics, social media integration, or advertising. For example:

• Google Analytics: Used to track and report website traffic and usage.
• Facebook Pixel: Helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.

5. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via this banner or through your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Check your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
   • Chrome
   • Firefox
   • Safari
   • Edge
2. Consent Management Tool: Use the cookie banner on our website to update your preferences.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or business practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

ELC Services
Email: mail@elcservices.co.uk
Phone: 0208 090 2233

This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)