Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 April 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your device — computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit it. They're widely used to make sites work as expected, remember your preferences, and give site owners basic information about how their pages are being used.
Not all cookies are the same. Some are strictly necessary (the site wouldn't function without them). Others are optional — used for things like analytics or advertising. Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we need your consent before setting any cookies that aren't strictly necessary.
How we use cookies
When you visit nucellargridco.digital, we use the following categories of cookies:
Necessary cookies
These are set automatically and cannot be disabled. Without them, parts of the site won't work properly.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Nucellar Grid Co | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you again | 1 year (localStorage) |
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, how long people spend on them, and where they came from. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We only set these if you accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks site sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data may be processed outside the UK. Google operates under Standard Contractual Clauses to provide adequate data protection. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Marketing cookies
These cookies are used by advertising platforms to show you relevant adverts when you visit other sites. They track browsing activity across websites. We only set marketing cookies if you have accepted them through our consent banner.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns | 90 days |
| MUID | Microsoft Ads | Identifies users for Microsoft advertising products | 1 year |
How our consent banner works
When you first visit the site, a banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You have three options:
- Accept all — consents to necessary, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Reject all — only necessary cookies are set
- Preferences — opens a panel where you can switch analytics and marketing cookies on or off individually
Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookie_consent. Once you have chosen, the banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser data or use a different device.
How to change or withdraw your consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing the cookie_consent entry from your browser's localStorage. The banner will then reappear on your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. All major browsers allow you to block, delete, or be notified about cookies:
Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.
Third-party cookies and their policies
We link to the privacy and cookie policies of our main third-party providers below for your reference:
- Google Privacy Policy (covers Google Analytics and Google Ads)
- Microsoft Privacy Statement (covers Microsoft Ads)
Questions
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Nucellar Grid Co
25 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF
Email: [email protected]
You can also raise concerns about cookie consent practices with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.