Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our platform.
Last updated: January 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
This Cookie Policy explains how Utility Asset Partners uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our platform works properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyse how you use our platform to improve our services
- Provide relevant content and personalised experiences
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and communications
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our platform to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems and are usually only set in response to actions you take.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while using the platform | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Keeps you logged in to your account | 30 days |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform's performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - tracks website usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| usage_stats | Tracks page views and user interactions | 1 year |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your display and interface preferences | 1 year |
| project_drafts | Saves incomplete project submissions | 30 days |
| location_search | Remembers recent location searches | 7 days |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to build a profile of your interests. This information may be shared with advertisers or used to make advertising more relevant to you.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_consent | Records your marketing preferences | 1 year |
| _fbp | Facebook pixel for advertising tracking | 3 months |
| linkedin_insight | LinkedIn advertising and insights | 6 months |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our platform is used. Google may use this information to improve their services and provide us with analytics.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with social media buttons or plugins on our platform, those platforms may set cookies to remember your preferences.
See individual platform privacy policies for details.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser.
You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Warn you before cookies are set
5.2 Our Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our platform by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or website banner.
5.3 Third-party Tools
You can also use third-party tools to manage your cookie preferences across multiple websites:
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and your user experience. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies.
6. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@utilityassetpartners.co.uk
Phone: 0161 123 4567
Address: Utility Asset Partners Limited, 123 Utility Street, Manchester, M1 1AA