What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how visitors use the site.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function. Others are optional and only set with your consent.
How we use cookies
We use two categories of cookies on volt-guard.co.uk:
Essential cookies (always on)
These are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off because the site would not work without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics cookies (consent required)
These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They count visits and traffic sources, and show us which pages are most and least popular. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
We do not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Third-party advertising networks
Cookies we set
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vg_cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preference choice (essential only / accept all) | Essential | 12 months |
vg_session |
Session token for form submission and abandonment recovery | Essential | Session |
voltguard_form_* (localStorage) |
Saves your quote form progress so you can return and finish it | Essential | 7 days |
vg_feed_seed (sessionStorage) |
Keeps website features stable during your visit | Essential | Session |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics — tracks unique visitors and page views (only set with your consent) | Analytics | 14 months |
How to manage cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all — allows essential and analytics cookies
- Essentials only — only allows the strictly necessary cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies for this site and reloading the page — the banner will appear again.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies (note: this may break our site and many others)
For instructions specific to your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will show when it was last revised. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
VoltGuard Electrical
For more information about your rights and the ICO's guidance on cookies, visit ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/.