Cookies Policy

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how EPMS Supplies Ltd uses cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy and understand how we use these technologies.

EPMS Supplies Ltd
Unit 1, The Moorings, Waterside Industrial Park
Waterside Road, Leeds LS10 1RW
Email: webstore@epms-supplies.co.uk
Telephone: 0300 124 6990

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include Local Storage (JavaScript-based data storage), Session Storage, Web Beacons/Pixels (invisible tracking images), and Fingerprinting (collecting device/browser information).

Cookie Categories and Consent Requirements

Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)

Essential for the website to function. Examples: session_id, csrf_token, shopping_cart, payment_nonce, __cfruid. Without these cookies, you cannot log in, use the shopping cart, or complete payments.

Performance and Analytics Cookies (Consent required)

Help us understand how visitors use our website. Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics 4). Data collected includes pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, location, device type, and traffic source. Data is anonymised and aggregated. Retained for 26 months.

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out, Google Ads Settings

Functionality Cookies (Consent required)

Enhance your experience by remembering preferences. Examples: saved_addresses, recently_viewed, language_preference, currency_preference. These cookies save you re-entering information during checkout.

Targeting and Advertising Cookies (Consent required)

Show you relevant ads based on your interests. Examples: _fbp, fr (Meta/Facebook), IDE, ANID, NID (Google). These cookies track your visit, record interests, and measure advertising effectiveness.

Opt-out: Google Ads Preferences, Meta Ad Preferences, Your Online Choices

Third-Party Cookies and External Services

Payment Processors

Stripe: stripe_mid, __stripe_* - Secure payment processing, fraud detection
PayPal: ts, tsrce, FPID - Payment processing, session management

Analytics and Performance

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Cloudflare: Website security and performance

Hosting and Platform

Webflow: Website hosting and functionality
Shopify: E-commerce functionality

Embedded Content

YouTube: Video playback, recommendations
Google Maps: Map display, location tracking

Local Storage and Web Beacons

We use Local Storage for shopping cart contents, user preferences, and form data recovery. Local Storage persists longer than cookies (typically until manually cleared). Web Beacons are invisible tracking pixels used to track email opens, measure ad conversions, and monitor form submissions.

Cookie Consent and Management

Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears explaining cookies and asking for consent to place non-essential cookies.

Updating Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Preferences link (usually in the footer), adjusting your choices, and clicking Save Preferences.

Browser Settings

Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

Your Rights

You can withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time via the cookie preferences panel, clearing your browser cookies, or contacting us. Under UK GDPR, you have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, and port your data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

International Data Transfers

Some cookies and analytics may involve transferring data outside the UK/EEA (Google Analytics to US, Stripe internationally, Meta Pixel to US). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Cookie Security

We take cookie security seriously: encrypted transmission (HTTPS only), secure flag (payment cookies only sent to our site), HttpOnly flag (prevents JavaScript access), and SameSite attribute (prevents cross-site requests).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date. Material changes will be notified via email.

Contact Us

EPMS Supplies Ltd
Unit 1, The Moorings, Waterside Industrial Park
Waterside Road, Leeds LS10 1RW
United Kingdom

Email: webstore@epms-supplies.co.uk
Telephone: 0300 124 6990
(Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, UK time)

For regulatory complaints:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113