Hardwick Haulage Ltd

Cookie policy

What you need to know about our use of cookies

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how A Hardwick Haulage Limited (trading as Hardwick Haulage Ltd) (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Policy forms part of our wider Privacy Policy and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and any other applicable privacy law to our jurisdiction. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and activity.

There are different types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies: set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-party cookies: set by external services used by the website
  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website operates securely and effectively
  • Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour
  • Enable user preferences and consent settings
  • Monitor and protect against unauthorised access attempts
  • Improve website design, layout, and content performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for website functionality and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as submitting forms or setting preferences.

Examples include:

  • cookieyes-consent: Remembers your cookie consent preferences.
  • WordPress core cookies: Maintain session state and basic functionality.
  • Security tools such as WordFence: Monitor and block malicious access attempts, logging IP addresses and hostnames.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the site and improve user experience.

We use:

  • Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights plugin): Tracks anonymised visitor data such as pages viewed, time spent, and source of visit. Google may store data on servers located outside the UK, with safeguards in place.
  • JetPack: Measures page views, visitor counts, comment activity, and other user engagement metrics.
  • Cookies set by these tools may include:
  • _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics identifiers
  • tk_ai, tk_lr, tk_r3d: JetPack visitor behaviour trackers

These cookies are set only when you opt-in via the consent banner.

Functional Cookies:

Enable enhanced functionality such as browser preferences or display capabilities.

Example:

  • wpEmojiSettingsSupports: Helps determine whether your browser supports emoji rendering properly.

Third-Party and Embedded Cookies: Cookies may also be set via embedded links to social media or other platforms. Although our website links to platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and WhatsApp, we do not embed these services or collect personal data from them via our site. However, cookies from those domains may appear in browser tools. We are not responsible for third-party cookie behaviour. Please refer to the cookie policies of those platforms for more details.

Consent and Cookie Control

We use the CookieYes plugin to manage cookie consent on our website. Upon your first visit, you will see a banner asking for your preferences.

You may:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your consent preferences

Your preferences will be remembered and stored via a consent cookie (cookieyes-consent) that ensures compliance with your choices during future visits. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings button at the bottom of the site.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

In addition to using our cookie banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Set cookie warnings or preferences

Instructions for common browsers:

  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/9564
  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our site.

Data Protection and Privacy

Some cookies may involve processing your personal data. For more information about how we use and protect personal data, please refer to our full [Privacy Policy]. We do not use cookies for profiling, automated decision-making, or marketing based on personal information.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page and dated accordingly. We recommend checking this Policy periodically for changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: ryan@hardwickhaulage.co.uk

Telephone: Tel: 01652 648735

Postal Address: Hardwick Haulage Ltd, The Hollies, Melton Road, Wrawby, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8SP

For complaints, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

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