Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 30th October 2024

Co-Lab Engineering ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your experience, personalise content, and understand how our site is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be classified as "first-party" (set by our website) or "third-party" (set by other sites) and are generally categorised as either persistent (stored on your device for a set period) or session cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for website functionality, such as enabling secure log-ins or saving your cookie preferences. They cannot be disabled.

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised data on website usage, such as the number of visits and traffic sources. This data is used solely for improving website performance.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language settings or display preferences, to provide a more personalised experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics providers or advertisers, to place cookies on your device through our website. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve user experience. Google’s Privacy Policy can be found here.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to our site, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your settings. You can adjust your settings to block or delete cookies, though some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

To learn more about controlling cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

6. Contact Us

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

Co-Lab Engineering
Stop 4, The Bus Station, Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7XE
info@co-lab.engineering
01946 458788