Cookies Policy

How we use cookies on our website

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to site owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings or items in a shopping basket. They help create a better, more personalized user experience.

How We Use Cookies

The Sassy Gas website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors interact with our site. We take a minimal approach to cookies, using only those necessary for basic operation and, with your consent, analytics to help us improve our services.

We don't use cookies for advertising or tracking you across other websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core capabilities like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website won't work properly without them.

Examples include:

  • Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preference choices
  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in securely if we add client portal functionality
  • Security cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks

These cookies don't collect information that identifies you personally. All information is anonymous and used only for website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This information helps us improve site navigation, content, and overall user experience.

What we measure:

  • Which pages visitors access most frequently
  • How long people spend on different pages
  • Navigation patterns through the site
  • Where visitors are located geographically (country/city level)
  • What devices and browsers people use
  • How visitors found our website (search engines, direct links, etc.)

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We can't identify individual visitors from this information. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time using the cookie preference tool at the bottom of this page.

First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

We primarily use first-party cookies, which are set directly by our website. If we use analytics services, those may set third-party cookies on our behalf. We carefully vet any third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards.

We don't allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our site.

Session vs Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

We use both types, depending on what's needed to provide functionality or analytics.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Preference Tool

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" button below or clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser Settings

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

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies entirely
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Be aware that blocking all cookies may prevent some websites from functioning properly. Essential cookies on our site are necessary for basic functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser handles cookies differently. Here's how to access cookie settings in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

For other browsers or mobile devices, consult the browser's help documentation.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings that send signals to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there's no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices made through our cookie preference tool, which provides clear control over optional tracking.

Cookies and Personal Data

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance commitments. While essential cookies don't identify you personally, analytics cookies may collect information linked to your device.

We don't use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or financial data. Any personal information you provide through contact forms or client portals is protected separately through encryption and secure transmission protocols.

Updates to Cookie Usage

We may update our cookie usage occasionally to improve functionality or comply with regulatory changes. When we make significant changes, we'll update this policy and may display a new consent banner asking you to review your preferences.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Specific Cookies We Use

Here's a detailed list of the cookies currently used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preference choices Essential 1 year
session_id Maintains your session during visit Essential Session
analytics_enabled Tracks whether you've consented to analytics Essential 1 year
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors (if analytics enabled) Analytics 2 years
_gid Distinguishes users (if analytics enabled) Analytics 24 hours

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or want more information about managing your preferences, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Sassy Gas, Cathedral Court, 42 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 2AT, United Kingdom

More Information

For general information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • ICO Guidance on Cookies: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies