Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies used on the SPHN&M Limited website and how you can manage your preferences.
Effective date: 13 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SPHN&M Limited (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website sphnm.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly and securely;
- Understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it;
- Remember your preferences and settings;
- Support the delivery of our online services.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preference so we do not show the banner again on every visit. | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state across page requests for security. | Session |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users for 24 hours. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pref_font_size | Remembers your accessibility font-size preference if adjusted. | 1 year |
3.4 Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on this website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. Google may set cookies and collect data about your use of our site. For more information, please see Google’s Cookie Policy.
We also embed a Google Map on our Contact page. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map.
5. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website;
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Most web browsers allow some control through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SPHN&M Limited
12 Seddon Road, Wigston, England, LE18 3UL
Email: info@sphnm.co.uk
Website: sphnm.co.uk