Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how MRL Signs and Vehicle Graphics ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at [www.mrlsigns.co.uk] ("the Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.

2. 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 provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance your browsing experience by allowing the website to remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Essential cookies: These are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Analytical/performance cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our Website. This helps us improve how our Website works, for example, by ensuring users find what they are looking for easily.
Functionality cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our Website. This enables us to personalize our content for you and remember your preferences.
Targeting cookies: These record your visit to our Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our Website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies that are set by our Website directly. They are used to maintain your session and remember your preferences.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by third parties that we use for different services (for example, website analytics or advertising).

4.3 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your movements from page to page so you don't get asked for the same information you've already given during your visit to the Website.

4.4 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device after you have closed your browser. They are used to remember your preferences for when you next visit the Website.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users	2 years	Analytical
_gid	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users	24 hours	Analytical
_gat	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate	1 minute	Analytical
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year	Essential
session	Maintains your session state	Session	Essential

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide information on how to modify your browser settings to block or filter cookies:

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Website.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent to set cookies. By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to our use of all cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. By clicking "Essential Cookies Only", you consent to our use of essential cookies only. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our Website.

8. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Website:

Web beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our Website and emails. Web beacons typically work in conjunction with cookies to identify our users and user behavior.
Local storage: We may use local storage technologies, like HTML5 localStorage and IndexedDB, to store content information and preferences. Various browsers may offer their own management tools for removing HTML5 local storage.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we may also notify you by other means, such as sending an email or posting a notice on our home page.

10. Contact Us

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

MRL Signs and Vehicle Graphics
Email: info@mrlsigns.co.uk
Phone: 01709 123456