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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 2026
Last Reviewed: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Sustainable Energy Engineering Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

We comply with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
  • EU GDPR where applicable

This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.


2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period.
  • First-party cookies – set by our website.
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under PECR and UK GDPR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
  • All non-essential cookies require your prior consent.

We use a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject or customise cookie settings.


4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website functionality, security and core services.

  • Security verification
  • Load balancing
  • Cookie preference storage

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential service operation).


4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Retention
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users Up to 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Rate limiting 1 minute

Legal basis: Consent.

Google may process data outside the UK/EEA. Safeguards include Standard Contractual Clauses and UK IDTA mechanisms.


4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as preferences or previously entered information.

Legal basis: Consent.


4.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

If enabled, these cookies may:

  • Track website visits
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Build anonymised audience insights

Examples may include:

  • Google Ads conversion tracking
  • Meta/Facebook pixel (if implemented)
  • LinkedIn insight tag (if implemented)

Legal basis: Consent.

These cookies are only activated if you explicitly opt-in.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram)
  • LinkedIn
  • Hosting providers

These providers may set cookies and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


6. Consent & Control

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

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

You may change your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.


7. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on type:

  • Session cookies: deleted when browser closes
  • Analytics cookies: up to 24 months
  • Marketing cookies: typically 30–180 days

8. International Transfers

Where cookies involve international data transfers, we ensure appropriate safeguards including:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Access to your data
  • Erasure
  • Restriction
  • Objection
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise your rights, contact: info@susenergy.co.uk


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.


11. Contact

Sustainable Energy Engineering Limited
Unit 11 Whitworth Road
Washington
NE37 1PP
Email: info@susenergy.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 340 7001