1. Introduction

Welcome to Smiths Fire & Security ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.smithsfireandsecurity.co.uk ("Website"). By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure that our Website functions properly.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Understand how users interact with our Website.
• Improve user experience.
• Track and analyse usage and activity on our Website.
• Provide customized advertising and marketing.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and deliver advertisements on and through the Website. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy and cookie policies.

6. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

7. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at service@smithsfireandsecurity.co.uk