Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies consist of small text files that are stored on your local device when you are accessing the internet. Whether it is a computer, tablet, or smartphone device, cookies are used whenever you visit a website.
Cookies enable a website to recognise a user’s device in order to improve the user experience. Cookies can be used to remember user preferences, provide a more personalised experience, navigate between pages more easily, verify a profile, generate website visitor statistics, and enable specific interactive features.
Cookies are used on the MT Electrical website (mt-electrical.co.uk) as well as any sub-domains. They are used to improve our users’ experience and provide a secure, tailored environment. All cookies used are non-intrusive and secure.
In this Cookie Policy, we aim to give clarity on what cookies we use, how we use them, and how they benefit our users. Our cookies do not store any sensitive personal data or information such as names, addresses, personal telephone numbers, or email addresses. We always aim to maintain the security of our site and value our users’ privacy.
Some trusted third-party cookies may be used in order to enhance your experience, such as Google Analytics. These cookies cannot view personal data or information stored on your personal desktop, tablet, smartphone, or any other web-enabled device. More information about cookies can be found on the official UK government website at https://www.gov.uk/help/cookies.
Cookies Used on This Website
If you have set your browser to accept cookies, our website will use them to ensure you receive the best user experience possible. Below you can learn how to activate or deactivate cookies on your device.
In order to be as transparent as possible, the table below explains the primary cookies we may use and why:
| Cookie Type | Cookie Name | Purpose of Cookie | Further Information |
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Used to monitor website traffic levels, search queries, and anonymous visits to our site. Google Analytics stores IP addresses anonymously. Neither MT Electrical nor Google associate your IP address with any personally identifiable information. | Google Analytics Privacy |
| WordPress / PHP | PHPSESSID | A standard session token used by PHP-driven applications to identify your unique session. It maintains the integrity of your session while transacting information (such as submitting contact forms). It does not store personal data and deletes automatically when you close your browser. | Essential for core site functionality. |
| Cookie Consent | cookieyes-consent | Generated by our CookieYes plugin to remember your specific tracking preferences so you aren’t asked to accept or decline cookies on every single visit. | Essential for regulatory compliance. |
| Social Media Tracking | Third-party cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) | May be used if you interact with social media widgets, embedded videos, or links on our site. They check if you follow our official profiles or remember video playback preferences. | Refer to the respective privacy policies of Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. |
How to Adjust Your Device Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers are already set to automatically accept cookies. If you prefer, you can adjust, amend, or disable your cookie settings directly through our on-site CookieYes banner, or via your web browser preferences.
On Desktop PC
- Google Chrome: Click the three dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner > Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies to choose your preferred level of protection.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings and more (three dots) > Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to the Application Menu (three lines) > Settings > Privacy & Security > Adjust your preferences under Enhanced Tracking Protection.
On Apple Mac
- Safari: Choose Preferences (or Settings on newer macOS versions) from the Safari menu > Click the Privacy icon > Adjust your cookie block settings.
- Mozilla Firefox: Select Preferences from the Edit/Firefox menu > Select Privacy & Security > Adjust your cookie choices.
On Mobile & Smartphone Devices
- iPhone / iPad (Safari): Open your main device Settings app > Scroll down and tap Safari > Advanced > Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection or clear your data.
- Android (Chrome): Open the Chrome app > Tap the three dots in the top right > Settings > Site settings > Cookies to toggle them on or off.
- Samsung Internet: Open the browser menu > Settings > Privacy, search and security > Choose to accept or decline cookies.
Additional Information
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites and devices on the internet, you can install the official browser add-on by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If you require any further information regarding cookies and your online control options, please visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.
