Cookie policy

Effective Date: 20-Jul-2023
Last Updated: 20-Jul-2023

What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyse what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

This website uses cookies.

As with most websites, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of cookies we use

Necessary (5)

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

NameProviderPurposeExpiryType
__cf_bm3CXThis cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.1 dayHTTP Cookie
ASP.NET_SessionIdwww.cotswold.energyPreserves the visitor’s session state across page requests.SessionHTTP Cookie
CONSENTYouTubeUsed to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website.2 yearsHTTP Cookie
CookieConsentCookiebotStores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain1 yearHTTP Cookie
test_cookieGoogleUsed to check if the user’s browser supports cookies.1 dayHTTP Cookie

Preferences (1)

Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

NameProviderPurposeExpiryType
callus.greeting_activated3CXRemembers whether the user has minimized or closed chat-box or pop-up messages on the website.PersistentHTML Local Storage

Statistics (16)

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

NameProviderPurposeExpiryType
_gaGoogleRegisters a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.2 yearsHTTP Cookie
_ga_#GoogleUsed by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit.2 yearsHTTP Cookie
_gatGoogleUsed by Google Analytics to throttle request rate1 dayHTTP Cookie
_gidGoogleRegisters a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.1 dayHTTP Cookie
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgressHotjarThis cookie is used to count how many times a website has been visited by different visitors – this is done by assigning the visitor an ID, so the visitor does not get registered twice.1 dayHTTP Cookie
_hjFirstSeenHotjarThis cookie is used to determine if the visitor has visited the website before, or if it is a new visitor on the website.1 dayHTTP Cookie
_hjIncludedInSessionSample_#HotjarCollects statistics on the visitor’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.1 dayHTTP Cookie
_hjRecordingEnabledHotjarCollects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.SessionHTML Local Storage
_hjRecordingLastActivityHotjarSets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.SessionHTML Local Storage
_hjSession_#HotjarCollects statistics on the visitor’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.1 dayHTTP Cookie
_hjSessionUser_#HotjarCollects statistics on the visitor’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.1 yearHTTP Cookie
_hjTLDTestHotjarRegisters statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.SessionHTTP Cookie
collectGoogleUsed to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.SessionPixel Tracker
hjActiveViewportIdsHotjarThis cookie contains an ID string on the current session. This contains non-personal information on what subpages the visitor enters – this information is used to optimize the visitor’s experience.PersistentHTML Local Storage
hjViewportIdHotjarSaves the user’s screen size in order to adjust the size of images on the website.SessionHTML Local Storage
tdGoogleRegisters statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.SessionPixel Tracker

Marketing (24)

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

NameProviderPurposeExpiryType
#,#GoogleCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.PersistentHTML Local Storage
#,#_expiresAtGoogleCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.PersistentHTML Local Storage
_fbpMeta Platforms, Inc.Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.3 monthsHTTP Cookie
_gcl_auGoogleUsed by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.3 monthsHTTP Cookie
IDEGoogleUsed by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser’s ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user.1 yearHTTP Cookie
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.SessionHTTP Cookie
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStoreYouTubePendingPersistentIndexedDB
nextIdYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.SessionHTTP Cookie
pagead/1p-user-list/781495812/GooglePendingSessionPixel Tracker
remote_sidYouTubeNecessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website.SessionHTTP Cookie
requestsYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.SessionHTTP Cookie
TESTCOOKIESENABLEDYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.1 dayHTTP Cookie
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYouTubeTries to estimate the users’ bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos.180 daysHTTP Cookie
YSCYouTubeRegisters a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen.SessionHTTP Cookie
yt.innertube::nextIdYouTubeRegisters a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen.PersistentHTML Local Storage
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.PersistentHTML Local Storage
YtIdbMeta#databasesYouTubeUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.PersistentIndexedDB
yt-remote-cast-availableYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-cast-installedYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-connected-devicesYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistentHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-device-idYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistentHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-fast-check-periodYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-session-appYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Local Storage
yt-remote-session-nameYouTubeStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Local Storage

Manage Cookie Preferences

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.

You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on the home page of our website.

Your consent applies to the following domains: www.cotswold.energy

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.