Cookies
To help improve your experience and understand how our website is used, we use cookies and similar technologies. This policy outlines the types of cookies we use, what they do, and how you can manage your preferences.
Effective Date: 6 April 2025
Last Reviewed: 1 May 2026
Safeguard Technologies Ltd (“Safeguard”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.
Safeguard Technologies Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information responsibly and transparently.
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, monitor website performance and, where appropriate, support marketing and analytics activity.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – temporary cookies removed when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
Cookies may be set either by our website directly or by trusted third party services integrated into the website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including website functionality, security, analytics and performance monitoring.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation, functionality and security of our website.
They may be used for purposes including:
website security
page navigation
form submissions
login or session management
cookie consent preferences
accessibility and website functionality features
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
As these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they cannot usually be disabled through our cookie settings.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance, accessibility, usability and content.
We may use services including:
Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
These services may collect information such as:
pages visited
time spent on pages
browser and device type
approximate geographic location
website interaction behaviour
Analytics information is typically aggregated and used to help improve our website and services.
Where possible, we configure analytics services to minimise the collection of personally identifiable information.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing or advertising technologies to help us understand the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and improve the relevance of online advertising.
These may include technologies provided by:
Google Ads
Meta/Facebook
These technologies may track website interactions following advertising campaigns or referrals.
Marketing cookies will only be used where you have provided appropriate consent.
Third Party Services
Some third party services integrated into our website may independently place cookies or similar technologies.
These may include:
payment providers
analytics providers
embedded maps or media
customer communication systems
social media integrations
CRM platforms
These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of relevant providers where appropriate.
Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
accept cookies
reject non-essential cookies
customise cookie preferences
You may change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.
You can also control or remove cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or performance.
Useful guidance for managing cookies in common browsers can be found here:
Cookie Duration
Some cookies are removed automatically when you close your browser, while others may remain on your device for a defined period.
The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose and the provider setting them.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party providers used by our website may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Relationship With Our Privacy Policy
Where cookies or similar technologies process personal information, such processing is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please also review our Privacy Policy here:
Accessibility & Transparency
Safeguard Technologies aims to present information in a clear and accessible way for all users, including older individuals, carers and vulnerable users who may interact with our services.
If you require assistance understanding this policy or accessing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page together with an updated review date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:
Safeguard Technologies Ltd
Westbrook, Brook, Newport, England, PO30 4EJ
Company Number: 16333895
Telephone: 01983 666416
Email: info@safeguardtechnologies.co.uk