Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for SCL Taxis Thirsk

Last updated: December 19, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Performance Cookies: Improve website performance and speed

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
  • Security cookies that protect against fraud
  • Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us:

  • Count page visits and traffic sources
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Identify how users navigate our site
  • Improve our website based on user behavior

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings:

  • Language preferences
  • Font size settings
  • Form data (temporarily)
  • Navigation preferences

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help improve website performance:

  • Cache optimization
  • Load time improvements
  • Resource optimization

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics cookies include:

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users (24 hours)
  • _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute)

4.2 Social Media Cookies

If you interact with social media features on our site, these platforms may set cookies:

  • Facebook cookies (if you use Facebook features)
  • Twitter cookies (if you use Twitter features)

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically last 2 years
  • Preference Cookies: Usually last 1 year

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • 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 > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

  • Forms may not function correctly
  • Preferences may not be saved
  • Some pages may not load properly
  • Analytics data may be incomplete

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

10. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy works alongside our other policies: