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This Cookie Policy explains how SafetyLiftinGear uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.safetyliftingear.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data collection practices.
1. What are 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, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is used or by delivering personalized content.
3. Categories of Cookies
Necessary Cookies: Some cookies are required to provide core functionality. The website won't function properly without these cookies, and they are enabled by default and cannot be disabled.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
__RequestVerificationToken | This cookie is set by ASP.NET and improves the security of the website. It prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery-attacks and does not contain any user information. It is automatically removed when you turn off your web browser. | Session |
basketID | Stores the items a user has added to their basket | 3 days |
ExVat | Saves the option when Exvat option is selected | 30 days |
sortby | stores user preferences for how information is sorted on a website, such as by price or popularity | 1 day |
layout | Function for the layour of webpages | 1 day |
hireBasketID | Stores the items a user has added to their hire basket | 1 day |
basketpopcooldown | limits the frequency of pop-up notifications or messages related to a shopping basket | 1 day |
cookiehub | Used by CookieHub to store information about whether visitors have given or declined the use of cookie categories used on the site. | 365 days |
__klarna_sdk_version | Stores information about the version of the Klarna SDK being used. | Persistent |
__klarna_sdk_default-config | Stores temporary configuration settings for the Klarna SDK. | Session |
Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
__lc_cid | These cookies are set by LiveChat that provides online chat facility to the website. | 400 days |
__lc_cst | Used by LiveChat to distinguish anonymously different visitors using LiveChat at different times in order to improve our service. For example, reconnect the last agent with who the customer has ever chatted. | 400 days |
__oauth_redirect_detector | Used by LiveChat that provides online chat facility to the website. | 1 hour |
Analytical Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This information is used to improve the performance and usability of the site.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga_* | Contains a unique identifier used by Google Analytics 4 to determine that two distinct hits belong to the same user across browsing sessions. | 400 days |
_ga | Contains a unique identifier used by Google Analytics to determine that two distinct hits belong to the same user across browsing sessions. | 400 days |
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that gives you the following options:
- Allow All: This will allow all categories of cookies to be set.
- Reject All Non-Essential: This will only allow strictly necessary cookies.
- Manage Preferences: This will allow you to choose which categories of cookies you consent to. You can also access these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to block all or some cookies, delete existing cookies, and manage your cookie preferences. However, if you block cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use some third-party services that may set cookies on our site. These include:
- Microsoft ASP.Net: A open-source web framework, created by Microsoft, for building modern web apps and services (Privacy Policy)
- CookieHub: A consent management platform (CMP) which allows users to control storage and processing of personal information (Privacy Policy)
- LiveChat: A live chat support software that allows website visitors to communicate with customer support team in real-time (Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: A web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic (Privacy Policy)
6. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing data collected through cookies is:
- Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest as they are essential for the operation of the website and to provide the service requested by the user.
- Preference and Analytical Cookies: Consent.
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date of the latest version.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at Dataprotection@safetyliftingear.com
