Cookie Policy
Effective date: April 20, 2026
Last updated: April 20, 2026
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, 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 your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience while improving the speed of your future interactions with our website.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
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viewed_cookie_policy |
11 months |
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary |
11 months |
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Necessary”. |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional |
11 months |
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category “Functional”. |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance |
11 months |
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Performance”. |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics |
11 months |
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Analytics”. |
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cookielawinfo-checkbox-others |
11 months |
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Other. |
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VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA |
6 months |
YouTube sets this cookie to store the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain. |
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_GRECAPTCHA |
6 months |
Google Recaptcha service sets this cookie to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
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__cf_bm |
1 hour |
This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. |
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rc::a |
Never Expires |
This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
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rc::f |
Never Expires |
This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
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wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
session |
WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis properly. |
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rc::b |
session |
This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
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rc::c |
session |
This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. |
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cookieyes-consent |
1 year |
CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. |
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
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Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
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VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
6 months |
A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. |
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ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY |
Never Expires |
The cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future. |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
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Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
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YSC |
session |
YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. |
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_ga |
1 year 1 month 4 days |
Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
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_gid |
1 day |
Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the collected data includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. |
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_gat_gtag_UA_* |
1 minute |
Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID. |
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_ga_* |
1 year 1 month 4 days |
Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
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Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
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__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN |
6 months |
YouTube sets this cookie to manage feature rollout and experimentation. It helps Google control which new features or interface changes are shown to users as part of testing and staged rollouts, ensuring consistent experience for a given user during an experiment. |
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__Secure-YEC |
past |
Description is currently not available. |
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__Secure-YNID |
6 months |
YouTube cookie used to protect user security and prevent fraud, especially during the login process. |
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
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Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
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__Secure-BUCKET |
6 months |
Description is currently not available. |
Manage cookie preferences
Consent Preferences
You can modify your cookie settings anytime by clicking the ‘Consent Preferences’ button above. This will allow you to revisit the cookie consent banner and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
Additionally, different browsers offer various methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies in major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
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 a different web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.
Cookie Policy generated by CookieYes – Cookie Policy Generator
Does this policy change?
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. This might be for a number of reasons, such as to reflect a change in the law or to accommodate a change in our business practices and the way we use cookies. For example, it is not currently our policy to enable purchases of merchandise online via our websites, but if this policy were to change, we would wish to use cookies to keep track of your online purchases, to keep your purchases secure and to assist you with making them (for example using a shopping cart cookie). We recommend that you check here periodically for any changes to our Cookie Policy.
Questions and Concerns
If you have any questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data, for information, correction, restriction, or deletion of data, as well as revocation of consent given or objection to a specific use of data, please contact us directly using the following contact details.
Sandra Coulter
NW Total Engineered Solutions c/o Bendalls Engineering Ltd
46 Brunthill Road
Carlisle
CA3 0EH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01228 817530
Email: sandra.coulter@bendalls.co.uk