Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies

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

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

How We Use Cookies

Solar-vale.com uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Understand how visitors navigate and use our website
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary 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.

  • cookieConsent - Stores your cookie preferences. Duration: 1 year.

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.

  • selectedService - Temporarily stores the service you selected in enquiry forms. Duration: Session only.

Analytics Cookies

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

  • Page view statistics
  • Traffic sources
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. We do not have control over these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookies.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser. Common browsers include:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored so you will not be asked again unless you clear your browser data.

Opting Out

You can opt out of cookies at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site to make a new choice
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
  • Using browser extensions that block tracking

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operation.

Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using our website, but certain features such as form submissions and preference storage may be affected.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store information in your browser. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The information stored locally includes:

  • Cookie consent status
  • Form data during your session

You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically in the same area where you manage cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

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

Solar-Vale Ltd
47 Colmore Row
Birmingham, B3 2AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]