Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how solar-trace uses them, and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• sessionStorage: Temporarily stores form data during your session to improve user experience.

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 and services.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

• Website analytics services to understand usage patterns
• Social media platforms if you interact with share buttons

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third parties' cookie policies for more information.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is saved and the banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser data.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) to store certain preferences and temporary data. This storage is similar to cookies but is stored differently in your browser.

• cookieConsent: Your cookie preference choice
• submittedService: Temporarily stores form submission data (session only)
• submittedName: Temporarily stores form submission data (session only)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LE, United Kingdom