[ cookie policy ]
cookie policy for stepwise storage
Foreword.
This Cookie Policy explains how StepWise Storage (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It works alongside our Privacy Policy to ensure transparency about how we handle your information in compliance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide website owners with useful information about site usage.
Some cookies are essential for our website to operate, while others help us improve performance or deliver targeted advertising (only where consent is given).
2. Types of Cookies We Use.
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Essential Cookies.
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable features like page navigation, security, and access to certain areas of the site.
Example: Session cookies for forms and security.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies.
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site (e.g. pages visited and time spent on pages). This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Example: Google Analytics cookies (with IP anonymisation enabled).
c) Functionality Cookies.
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or location to provide a more personalised experience.
d) Marketing & Targeting Cookies (if applicable).
These cookies track browsing behaviour to deliver relevant advertising. We will always request your explicit consent before using these cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website, such as Google Analytics or social media plugins. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Cookies.
We use cookies to:
4.1 - Ensure our website functions correctly.
4.2 - Analyse site traffic and performance to improve usability.
4.3 - Remember user preferences for future visits.
4.4 - Deliver personalised content and marketing (only if you consent).
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies.
You can control cookies in the following ways:
5.1 - Cookie Banner: On your first visit, you will see a banner asking for consent for non-essential cookies.
5.2 - Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in settings.
5.3 - Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of analytics tracking via Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Legal Basis for Cookies.
We use legitimate interests for essential cookies required to operate our website. For all non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing), we rely on your explicit consent under UK GDPR and PECR rules.
7. Changes to This Policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
8. Contact Us.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy please contact us:
StepWise Storage - Geomitree Limited
Email: [ help@stepwisestorage.co.uk]
Phone: [ 01473 947456 ]
Address: [ Unit 2, Crystal Business Centre, Cristal Business Centre, Knightsdale Rd, Ipswich IP1 4JJ ]
[ LAST UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2025. ]
