This policy explains what exactly cookies are, the different types of cookies we use and how they will affect your experience on this website. Please read it carefully so you have all the information you need to be comfortable about how we use cookies when you are visiting and using our website.
About cookies
A cookie is information that a website puts on your computer so that it can remember something about you at a later time. Typically, a cookie records your preferences when using a particular site. It recognises you when you navigate different pages of the website, or return to the website.
However, it is important to understand that cookies do not collect nor store any personally identifiable information about you. In other words, you are remembered as an anonymous user, and the information stored by cookies is never linked to your name.
Each request for a Web page is independent of all other requests. For this reason, the Web page server has no memory of what pages it has sent to a user previously or anything about your previous visits. A cookie is a mechanism that allows the server to remember what you have done before on the website and make your experience better.
As an example, cookies are commonly used to rotate the banner ads that a site sends so that it doesn't keep sending the same add as it sends you a succession of requested pages. They can also be used to customise pages for you based on your browser type or other information you may have provided the Web site. You will find below full details of the cookies used on this website.
You can view the cookies that have been stored on your hard disk (although the content stored in each cookie may not make much sense to you). The location of the cookies depends on the browser.
There are 4 types of cookies used on this website:
- Session Cookies: allowing us to “remember” the pages you previously visited on our website and the actions you have taken during your session. Those expire at the end of the user session, when you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: these take the form of a text file which will be stored by your browser and will remain valid until their set expiry date (unless you delete them before the expiry date). Persistent cookies help us to determine your preferences.
- First Party Cookies: are owned by us although they can sometimes get set up by Third Parties we work with (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Third Party Cookies: these are cookies from any other domain, such as recommended product and advertising services.
Third Party Cookies
Which Stairlift Limited works with a number of Third Parties to improve our services to you. Some of those Third Parties can leave cookies on your computer. We do not control those cookies and we recommend that you check Third Party websites for more information.
You are able to check and manage (opt in / opt out) advertising cookies by visiting the following website:
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices
Changing your cookie settings
We use cookies based on your 'implied consent'. This means that if you continue to use our website, we will assume you are happy for us to set cookies. If you aren't, then there are a number of things you can do.
You can set your web browser (eg Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer etc) to disable all cookies; allow only 'trusted' sites to set them; or to accept cookies from websites only for the duration of your visit. However, please be aware that if you choose to delete or restrict cookies, some features of our website may not work.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox for desktop
- Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use
- Opera
- Apple Safari
You can also visit the AboutCookies website, for more information about cookies and how to manage them.
What are my options
If you do accept the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, you will be able to use our website normally, albeit with some minor performance issues.
If you do not agree to this policy and to the use of cookies, simply do not use this website.
Even if you agree to our using cookies, you can always manually disable or delete cookies in your browser. This approach may allow a more gradual approach as you will be able to accept some cookies and reject others. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. Blocking all cookies will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of our websites.
You can also delete cookies already stored on your computer. Obviously, doing this may have a negative impact on the usability of our website. However, please note that the deleted cookies will be reapplied the next time you visit our website.
Changing this policy
Our policies may need to be changed from time to time to reflect changes in our business or and current legislations. Please check our website on a regular basis to see any recent changes. We will never materially change our policies and practices to make them less protective of user information collected in the past without the consent of affected users.