Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They do all sorts of things — remembering you're logged in, protecting against bots, and (for some sites) tracking what you do across the web. Under UK law (PECR — the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), we have to tell you which cookies we use and why.
This page explains exactly what this website sets and what it doesn't.
2. What cookies this website sets
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to work securely. Under PECR, essential cookies do not need your consent.
- Cloudflare cookies (for example,
__cf_bmandcf_clearance) — used for bot protection and security. Set when you load any page on the site. Typical lifespan ranges from 30 minutes to 30 days.
Functional cookies
Set only when you actively interact with a specific feature.
- Calendly cookies — set only if you interact with the booking widget on the Contact page. They save your booking preferences and session state. For the full detail see calendly.com/pages/privacy.
What we do not use
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag or any other advertising, marketing or tracking cookies on this website. No cross-site tracking. No behavioural advertising. No retargeting.
3. Your choices
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari — Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Disabling essential cookies may break parts of the website — for example, security checks or the booking widget. Functional cookies can be declined without affecting the rest of the site.
4. Changes
If we ever add analytics or marketing cookies to this website, we will update this policy and introduce a cookie consent banner at that point. You will be given a clear choice before any non-essential cookies are set.
5. Contact
Any questions about cookies or your data, email hello@alloyautomations.co.uk.