Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

sparse-wrench uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your cookie consent preferences
• To maintain session information when you submit forms
• To understand how visitors navigate our site
• To improve website functionality and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, form submission, and cookie consent management.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference (accepted/rejected). Stored in localStorage, persists until manually cleared.
• submittedName: Temporarily stores form data to display personalized thank you messages. Stored in localStorage.
• submittedService: Temporarily stores selected service for confirmation purposes. Stored in localStorage.

Performance Cookies

We currently do not use analytics or performance tracking cookies. If we implement these in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as selected services) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website does not currently use third-party cookies from external services such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertising networks. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject cookies. Your preference will be stored so you won't see the banner on subsequent visits.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Mobile Devices

For mobile browsers, please refer to your device documentation for information on how to manage cookies.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website uses browser local storage to maintain certain preferences and form data. This functions similarly to cookies but persists longer and isn't transmitted to our servers with every request.

You can clear local storage data through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly:

• The cookie banner will appear on every visit
• Selected services may not persist when navigating to the consultation form
• Personalized thank you messages may not display correctly

However, disabling cookies will not prevent you from viewing our content or contacting us directly via email.

Consent

By using our website after accepting cookies through our banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and local storage
• Using your browser settings to block cookies
• Contacting us to request removal of stored data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance statement.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: sparse-wrench Environmental Consultancy, 47 Woodland Business Park, Bristol BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom