| Definition | Meaning | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality (e.g. site navigation, secure areas, session management). | No |
| Performance | Used to see how visitors use the website, e.g. analytics cookies. These cookies cannot be used to directly identify a certain visitor. | Yes |
| Functionality | Used to remember visitor information on the website (e.g. language, timezone, enhanced content). | Yes |
| Targeting / Advertising | Used to identify visitors between different websites e.g content partners, banner networks. These may be used by companies to build a profile of visitor interests or show relevant ads on other websites. | Yes |
Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how South Staffordshire Plc (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our Website. It tells you what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them. By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this policy (as modified from time to time). For more information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
2. What are cookies and similar technologies
- Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website.
- Similar technologies may include web beacons, pixels, local storage, etc.
- Cookies may be sessional (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (stay for a fixed period)
- Cookies may also be first-party (set by our site) or third-party (set by others).
3. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
4. Cookies in use
A list of the Cookies in use are available under the ‘Show Details’ of the Cookie Banner. This will tell you the name of the Cookie Provider, the Domain, Expiration and Description.
5. Obtaining and withdrawing consent
- When you first visit the Website, you will see a cookie banner asking you to either ‘Accept All’ or ‘Decline Non-Essential’.
- You can accept all non-necessary cookies, reject them, or choose custom settings (select categories).
- You can change or withdraw consent at any later time via the “Show Details” link in the footer of the cookie banner.
6. Third-party cookies & external providers
Some cookies are served via third parties (for example, for analytics or advertising). These parties may collect data for their own purposes. Below are links to third-party providers whose cookies we use, where applicable:
7. How long we retain cookie data
We retain data collected via cookies for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it. Some cookies expire very soon (session cookies), others may persist for up to 2 years.
8. Effects of disabling cookies
If you disable or reject non-essential cookies:
- Some pages or features may not work properly
- You may not see content or adverts tailored to you
- Your browsing experience may be less smooth
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled via the banner, because without them the site may not function.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date when we do so. Any significant changes will be communicated more prominently via the Cookie Banner.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, or how we use cookies, contact:
South Staffordshire Plc
Green Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7PD
Email: legalservices@south-staffordshire.com