Cookie Policy
- Introduction: This Cookie Policy explains how Fast Utilities Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.fastutilities.co.uk (“Website”). It also explains your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. By clicking “Accept” on our cookie banner or continuing to use our Website (after having had the opportunity to review this policy), you consent to our use of cookies as described here, unless you have disabled them through your browser or our cookie settings tool.
- What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
- Types of Cookies We Use We use the following categories of cookies:
- a) Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Purpose: Essential for enabling basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, and saving your cookie preferences.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) – to operate our website.
- Consent: Not required under PECR, but we inform you of their use.
- b) Performance & Analytics Cookies:
- Purpose: Collect anonymised information about how visitors interact with our Website to improve performance.
- Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
- Example: Google Analytics cookies that track which pages are visited most often.
- c) Functionality Cookies:
- Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalised experience.
- Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
- d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
- Purpose: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant adverts and measure their effectiveness.
- Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
- Note: These may be placed by third-party advertising networks.
- a) Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Cookies We Use:
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration _ga Google Analytics Tracks website usage Performance 2 years _gid Google Analytics Stores session ID Performance 24 hours cookieconsent_status Fast Utilities Stores your cookie consent choice Necessary 1 year - Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies are placed by third parties such as Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn for analytics, advertising, or social media integration. We do not control these cookies, and you should review their privacy and cookie policies for more information:
- Your Consent & How to Withdraw It: When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to “Accept All”, “Reject All”, or manage your cookie preferences. You can withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting our cookie settings tool or changing your browser settings.
- How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser: You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking some cookies may impact the functionality of our Website:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Changes to This Policy: We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
- Contact Us: If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Fast Utilities Limited
- Website: www.fastutilities.co.uk
- Email: info@fastutilities.co.uk
- Phone: 01133281512
- Address: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR5 3DJ