Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Our Smart Repair Shops Limited website uses cookies. By visiting our website and agreeing to our policy, you consent to our use of cookies as per our policy.
2. Cookies Definition
Cookies are identifier files containing a string of letters and numbers. These are sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. Each time the browser requests a page from the server, the identifier is sent back to the server. They are used by web servers to track and identify users as they visit different pages and return to a website. Cookies are either known as “persistent” or “session” depending on length used. Persistent cookies are text files sent by a web server to a browser where it is stored. It will remain valid until a set expiry date or if the user deletes the file. Session cookies only last for the duration of the visit until the web browser is closed.
3. Our Cookies
Our site uses cookies. We will use the following:
(a) Google Analytics Cookies – We use Google Analytics to generate statistical analysis use of our website; these cookies are stored on users’ computers. The information generated is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html
A full list of Cookies used on this website is as follows:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GA | smartrepairshops.co.uk | HTTP | 2 years |
| First found URL: https://www.smartrepairshops.co.uk/hello-world/ Cookie purpose description: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Initiator: Inline script, page source line number 8-13 Source: https://www.googletagmanager.com/qtag/is?id=G-93FYYE40HQ Data is sent to: United States (not adequate) Blocked until accepted by user: No |
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| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GA_# | smartrepairshops.co.uk | HTTP | 2 years |
| First found URL: https://www.smartrepairshops.co.uk/hello-world/ Cookie purpose description: Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Initiator: Inline script, page source line number 8-13 Source: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-93FYYE40HQ Data is sent to: United States (not adequate) Blocked until accepted by user: No |
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4. Cookies and Personal Information
Our cookies do not include any information that will identify you personally. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
5. Blocking Cookies
Should you choose to block cookies you can do this from most browsers. However you should be aware that the action of blocking cookies can generate a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
(a) For Internet Explorer (version 9), use the cookie handling override settings available by clicking “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy” and then “Advanced”.
(b) For Firefox (version 16), block all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy”, selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, and untick “Accept cookies from sites”.
(c) For Chrome (version 23), block all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and click “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, then select “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.
6. Deleting Cookies
You have the option to delete stored cookies on your computer. This activity may result in a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
(a) For Internet Explorer (version 9), you must manually delete cookie files, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835.
(b) For Firefox (version 16), delete cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy” and then “Show Cookies”, then click “Remove All Cookies”.
(c) For Chrome (version 23), access the “Customise and control” menu, click “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Clear browsing data”, then select “Delete cookies and other site and plug-in data” before clicking “Clear browsing data”.
7. Contact Us
Should you have any queries or comments regarding our cookies policy please contact: Smart Repair Shops Limited, Worting House, Church Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 8PX. info@smartrepairshops.co.uk, 01256 345525.
