Cookie Policy

1. Overview

This Policy explains our use of cookies and similar technologies on our Platform, a marketplace for industrial machinery, to enhance user experience and functionality, in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Cookies help us provide key features like personalized search results and forum participation.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track preferences, enable core functions, and analyze usage.

3. Types of Cookies

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Platform operation (e.g., session cookies for login, search functionality). No consent required. Example: _session_id.
• Analytics Cookies: Monitor traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics _ga, _gid). Consent required.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising (e.g., Facebook Pixel _fbp). Consent required.

4. Consent Management

• A prominent cookie banner appears on first visit, allowing users to accept all, reject all, or customize preferences.
• Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are not set until consent is given.
• Consent can be withdrawn or updated via Platform settings or browser controls.
• Third-party opt-out tools (e.g., YourAdChoices) are available for marketing cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Session cookies expire at the end of your visit; persistent cookies (e.g., analytics) may last up to two (2) years, depending on purpose.

6. Data Usage

Cookie data is processed under legitimate interests (for necessary cookies) or consent (for analytics/marketing), as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disabling Cookies

Users may disable cookies via browser settings, though this may impair Platform functionality (e.g., login, search, or forum features).

8. Changes to Policy

Updates will be notified via the Platform, with continued use indicating acceptance.

9. Contact

For questions, email [email protected] or write to our Registered Address: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, England, BH21 7SF.