Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 2nd January 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Evergreen Waste Company Ltd. (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses them on our website at https://evergreenwastecompany.co.uk (“the Site”), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://evergreenwastecompany.co.uk/privacy-policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie) or until you delete them.
First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically by our partners or service providers.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category of Cookie | Purpose | Essential? | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | These are required for the Site to function. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable them via our consent tool. | Yes | Session management, load balancing, remembering your cookie consent choice. |
| Analytics/Performance | These help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the website. | No | Google Analytics cookies (see below). |
| Functionality | These allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. | No | Cookies that remember your preferences on forms. |
| Targeting/Advertising | These cookies record your visit to our Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. They may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests. | No | We currently do not use these cookies for advertising purposes. |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below details the cookies we use on our Site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Evergreen Waste Company | Stores your consent status for optional cookies. | 1 Year | First-Party, Essential |
PHPSESSID | Evergreen Waste Company | Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g., for form submissions). | Session | First-Party, Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics. | 2 Years | Third-Party, Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics. | 24 Hours | Third-Party, Analytics |
_gat or _dc_gtm_* | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 Minute | Third-Party, Analytics |
5. Third-Party Cookies & Analytics
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how users use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers which may be outside the UK. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy. To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Browser Settings: You can set your web browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Our Consent Tool: When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can use this to accept or reject optional (non-essential) cookies. You can revisit and change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link, typically found in the website footer.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@evergreenwastecompany.co.uk
Post: Address