Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:

• To remember your cookie consent preferences
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Cookie consent status (remembering your cookie preferences)
• Session management

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for legitimate interests (website functionality).

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples:

• Form data retention (to avoid re-entering information)
• Preferred language or region settings

Legal basis: Consent (you can disable these through our cookie banner).

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Traffic sources and user journeys
• Browser and device information

Legal basis: Consent (you can disable these through our cookie banner).

Cookies We Set

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year	Strictly Necessary
session_id	Maintains your session across pages	Session	Strictly Necessary
form_data	Temporarily stores form information	24 hours	Functional

Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use third-party cookies on our website. If we implement third-party services (such as analytics platforms) in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to enhance functionality. Local storage allows us to store data locally within your browser, which persists even after you close your browser.

We use local storage for:

• Storing your cookie consent preferences
• Remembering form selections (service choices)
• Improving page load performance

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings or we delete it through our code.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data and revisiting our site.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and may prevent certain features from functioning properly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled in their browsers.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may process personal data. When this occurs, we ensure compliance with UK GDPR and data protection laws. For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance Statement.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies 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 updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

novo-plant
42 Kingsway Road
Manchester M19 1PL
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]