Effective Date: 29/05/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Sofamax (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, sofamax.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to the site owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples:
Cookie to remember your consent preferences
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often, and if users receive error messages. We use this data to improve our website and user experience.
We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose. GA4 collects event-based data (e.g., page views, scroll depth, clicks), and does not store IP addresses or use third-party cookies by default.
Cookies may include:
_ga – Used to distinguish users.
_ga_<container-id> – Used to persist session state.
c) Tag Management
We use Google Tag Manager to deploy and manage scripts on our website. GTM itself does not use cookies or store personal data but may facilitate the loading of other cookies (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. Cookie Consent
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be asked to provide consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing our Cookie Settings or adjusting your browser settings.
We only set performance and analytics cookies after you give explicit consent, in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Website Cookie Settings: Use our cookie banner or cookie settings link to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings: You can usually modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for details.
Google Opt-Out: To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Sofamax
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bridge St, Church, Accrington BB5 4HU
