1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve their efficiency, and to provide information to the operators of the website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on www.projexflowsystems.co.uk, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Non-essential cookies are only set after you have given your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g. form security tokens). This cookie is deleted when you close your browser. | Session |
pf_cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent choice so we do not repeatedly ask you. | 365 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. They are only set if you click Accept All on our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. Collects anonymised data about pages visited. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to maintain session state. | 2 years |
Note: Google Analytics is only active on this site if you have provided consent. If you click Reject Non-Essential, no Google Analytics cookies will be set.
2.3 Marketing / Functional Cookies
We do not currently use any marketing or functional cookies. Should we introduce them in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent re-requested where required.
3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner. You can:
- Click Accept All to allow all categories of cookies described above
- Click Reject Non-Essential to allow only strictly necessary cookies
Your preference is saved for 12 months. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser cookies, which will reset our cookie banner on your next visit.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies that have already been set
- Set preferences per website
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, visit:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use third-party services that set their own cookies (such as Google Analytics), those cookies are governed by the third party's own privacy policy. We encourage you to review:
- Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes to applicable law. The effective date at the top will be updated when material changes are made.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Projex Flow SystemsEmail: info@projexflowsystems.co.uk
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.