Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17th October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Central Power Services Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.central-power.co.uk.
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use our site, and to help us improve the services we offer.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse them.
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 efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – which are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies – set by other domains (for example, analytics or social media services)
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
Type of Cookie |
Purpose |
Example(s) |
Essential / Strictly Necessary |
Required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences or allowing secure login. |
Cookie preference, session management |
Performance / Analytics |
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve usability and content. Data is aggregated and anonymous. |
Google Analytics |
Functional |
Enhance your experience by remembering preferences such as region or accessibility options. |
Language or font-size settings |
Marketing / Third-party |
Used to deliver relevant ads or measure campaign performance (where applicable). |
Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag (if active) |
We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
4. Cookies we use
Below is a list of typical cookies that may be set by our website or third-party tools we use:
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
_ga, _gid, _gat |
Google Analytics – used to analyse visitor behaviour |
Up to 2 years |
Third-party |
cookieconsent_status |
Records your cookie consent preferences |
12 months |
First-party |
Functional |
Enhance your experience by remembering preferences such as region or accessibility options. |
Language or font-size settings |
Cookie preference, session management |
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session across page requests |
Session |
First-party |
NID, 1P_JAR |
Google services (e.g., reCAPTCHA or Maps integration) |
Up to 6 months |
Third-party |
Note: The specific cookies set may vary depending on which tools or plugins are active on the site.
5. Managing or disabling cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set notifications before a cookie is stored
For guidance, visit the links below for your browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Please note: If you disable some cookies, certain parts of our website may not function correctly.
6. Third-party cookies
Some pages may contain content from other websites (for example, embedded YouTube videos or Google Maps). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we cannot control. You should check the relevant third-party website for more details about their cookie policies.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Central Power Services Ltd
Garstang Road, Claughton-on-Brock,
Preston, PR3 0PH, United Kingdom
Email:
Phone: 0845 437 9750
