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Cookie Policy

  1. About this policy

1.1 This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on this website, and how you can control them. For information on how we handle your personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy.

1.2 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Universal Container Services Ltd.

  1. What are cookies?

2.1 A cookie is a small file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to your browser and stored on your device. It’s sent back to the server each time you visit a page on this website again.

2.2 Cookies may be “persistent” (remain until a set expiry date, or until you delete them) or “session” cookies (expire when you close your browser).

  1. Categories of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies — these are required for the website to function, such as remembering the contents of your shopping basket. These cannot be switched off, as the site would not work properly without them.

3.2 Analytics/performance cookies — these help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics and Hotjar for this purpose.

3.3 Marketing/advertising cookies — these are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show you more relevant adverts. We use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google advertising cookies for this purpose. For more detail on how this data may be shared, see Section 3.4 of our Privacy Policy.

3.4 Functional cookies — used to deliver certain website functionality, including Google Tag Manager, which we use to manage the other tags and scripts listed above.

  1. Cookies used by our service providers

4.1 Google Analytics — gathers information about website use to help us create reports. Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

4.2 Hotjar — used to monitor user interaction with our website. Hotjar’s privacy policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy

4.3 Meta (Facebook Pixel) — used to measure advertising performance and build more relevant advertising audiences. Meta’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

4.4 Google Tag Manager — used to manage the tags and scripts listed above. Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

  1. Managing cookies

5.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Methods vary by browser — you can find up-to-date instructions here:

(a) https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en (Chrome)
(b) https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences (Firefox)
(c) https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411 (Safari)
(d) https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy (Edge)

5.2 Blocking all cookies will impact how well this website works, and you may not be able to use all of its features.

5.3 You can also update your marketing preferences directly with us by calling 0161 775 3217 or emailing sales@universal-containers.com.

  1. Changes to this policy

6.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check this page occasionally for changes.

  1. Contact us

Universal Container Services Ltd, Wharfside Container Park, Irlam Wharf Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5FZ
Telephone: 0161 775 3217 | Email: sales@universal-containers.com