Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Last updated: January 2025
2. How We Use Cookies
FAC Systems uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Google Analytics
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences
- Form data retention
- User interface customization
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- Social media integration
- Advertising networks
- Retargeting campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website.
4.2 Social Media
Our website may include social media features that set cookies to enable sharing and integration with social media platforms.
4.3 Chat Services
We use Tawk.to for live chat functionality, which may set cookies to remember your chat preferences.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
5.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Advertising: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on your social media accounts
6. Cookie Duration
6.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
6.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
6.3 Third-Party Cookies
The duration of third-party cookies is controlled by the respective third-party providers.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@facsystems.co.uk
- Phone: +0333 322 0408
- Address: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK