Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SecuriGroup Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. It outlines what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, what information they collect, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing letters and numbers that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These cookies allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or previous interactions.
Cookies are widely used to ensure websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide insight into how websites are used.
Types of cookies
Session and persistent cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They enable the website to recognise your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent cookies remain on your device after your browser is closed and are stored until they expire or are deleted. These cookies help remember your preferences when you return to the site.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by SecuriGroup.
Third-party cookies are set by external providers (such as Google). These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites and are typically used for analytics, functionality, or advertising purposes.
How we use cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and core functionality of the website. They enable features such as page navigation, secure access, and protection against fraudulent activity.
These cookies do not require user consent.
Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced features.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including pages visited and interactions. This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.
These cookies are only used with your consent.
Advertising and tracking cookies
The website uses cookies set by third parties, including Google, which may track user behaviour across websites, support personalised advertising, and measure the effectiveness of online services.
These cookies involve the processing of personal data and are only used where you have provided explicit consent.
Use of Google services
We use Google services which may include analytics, embedded content, and advertising technologies. These services use cookies to understand user behaviour, enable functionality, and support advertising features.
Information collected by Google cookies may be transferred outside the UK in accordance with their data processing arrangements.
Google cookies are only activated after you have provided consent.
Legal basis for using cookies
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interests
- All other cookies: Consent
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or manage cookies by category.
Non-essential cookies will not be set unless you have provided consent.
You can withdraw or amend your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on the website.
Cookie retention
Cookie durations vary depending on their purpose. Some cookies expire at the end of your browsing session, while others remain on your device until their defined expiry date or until deleted.
Retention periods are proportionate and regularly reviewed.
Controlling cookies via your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of this and other websites.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how cookies are used.
Cookie details
Detailed information about the cookies used on this website, including their names, purposes, providers, and duration, is available through our cookie management platform.
This can be accessed at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on our website.
Our cookie management platform provides a dynamic and up-to-date view of all cookies in use and allows you to review and manage your preferences.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
SecuriGroup Limited
300 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4RJ
Email: dpo@securigroup.com
