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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Speed Thrust ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website speed-thrust.com ("the Website"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To ensure our website functions properly
  • Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains your session during your visit Session

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users, and therefore more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 90 days
marketing_prefs Stores marketing preferences 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. These may set cookies to track your interactions with their content.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your preferences

6.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.4 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

The duration of each cookie is specified in the tables above.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track users. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your tracking preferences through our cookie consent tools.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:

  • ICO Guidance on Cookies
  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices

11. Contact Us

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

Speed Thrust
42 Sustainable Street
Manchester, M1 4EH
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 161 234 5678

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