Last updated: October 12, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how EPEC Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies
and similar technologies on our website https://epec.org.uk.
By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described
in this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or
mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device
and remember your preferences, login information, or browsing activity.
Cookies can be:
– Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
– Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a set period or until deleted
manually
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
– Ensure the website functions correctly
– Improve the performance and usability of our site
– Analyse visitor traffic and usage patterns
– Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent choices)
We do not use cookies to collect personal information that can directly identify
you without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be
turned off in our systems.
They include things like:
– Session management
– Security features
– Load balancing
Example: remembering your cookie preferences or login sessions.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting
anonymous information about traffic, page views, and navigation patterns.
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools for this purpose.
If Google Analytics is used, the data may include:
– Pages visited
– Time spent on site
– Browser type and device used
– General geographic location (non-identifiable)
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your choices and personalise your
experience. For example, they may remember your:
– Language or region preferences
– Display settings
d. Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube videos,
Google Maps, or social media widgets). These services may place their own
cookies on your device, which we do not control.
Please check the privacy policies of those third parties for more details on
their cookie usage.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you:
– View what cookies are stored
– Delete cookies
– Block or restrict cookies from certain sites
– Set your browser to delete cookies automatically when you close it
See your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
Consent Banner
When you first visit https://epec.org.uk, you may see a cookie consent
banner or pop-up. You can choose which types of cookies you accept or
reject.
You can also withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies or
revisiting your preferences.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of
cookies or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a
revised “Last updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please
contact us at:
EPEC Ltd
2 Top Park Close, Warburton, Lymm, England, WA13 9NZ
– info@epec.org.uk
– https://epec.org.uk