Cookie Policy

This website (“Our Site”) uses Cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users.  By using Cookies, we are able to provide you with a better experience and to improve our site by better understanding how you use it.  Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it.  Your acceptance of Our Cookie Policy is deemed to occur if you continue using Our Site.  If you do not agree to Our Cookie Policy, please stop using Our Site immediately.

1       Definitions and Interpretation

1.1      In this Cookie Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:

“Cookie”means a small file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site;
“Cookie Law”means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and of EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”);
“personal data”means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data, as defined by EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”); and
“We/Us/Our”means Northern Safety Limited

2       How Does Our Site Use Cookies?

2.1      Our Site may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer or device.  First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us.  We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and to provide and improve Our products and services.  We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.

3       What Cookies Does Our Site Use?

3.1      The following first party Cookies may be placed on your computer or device:

Name of CookiePurpose & TypeStrictly Necessary
_gat Google Analytics Tracking Cookie – Used to throttle request rateNo
_gidGoogle Analytics Tracking Cookie – Used to distinguish userNo
_ga Google Analytics Tracking Cookie – Used to distinguish a userNo
_wfvt_[number]Wordfence, to protect the site against malicious attacks.No

4       Consent and Control

4.1      By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Us to provide the best possible experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies unless those Cookies are strictly necessary; however certain features of Our Site may not function fully or as intended.

4.2      In addition to the controls that We provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser.  Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies.  By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.

4.3      The links below provide instructions on how to control Cookies in all mainstream browsers:

4.3.1     Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB

4.3.2     Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/278835

4.3.3     Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge (Please note that there are no specific instructions at this time, but Microsoft support will be able to assist)

4.3.4     Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

4.3.5     Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

4.3.6     Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-Cookies-website-preferences

4.3.7     Android: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en (Please refer to your device’s documentation for manufacturers’ own browsers)

5       Changes to this Cookie Policy

5.1      We may alter this Cookie Policy at any time.  Any such changes will become binding on you on your first use of Our Site after the changes have been made.  You are therefore advised to check this page from time to time.

5.2      In the event of any conflict between the current version of this Cookie Policy and any previous version(s), the provisions current and in effect shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

6       Further Information

6.1      If you would like to know more about how We use Cookies, please contact Us:

E-mail: Lesley Preston: lesley@northernsafetyltd.co.uk

Telephone: 01642 754880

Address: 109b Allison Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby TS17 9LY

7       Approval, Retention and Issue Details

8       Document available as read only from the following location:

9       Review Frequency:

IssueDetailsAuthorApprovalDate
1Initial IssueGreystone LegalP Gordon19 June 2018