Operating Entity: TES ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL LIMITED
Company Registration: SC447561 (Scotland)
Registered Address: 5 Hornock Road, Coatbridge, ML5 2QA, Scotland, United Kingdom
Statutory Regulation: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) • UK GDPR
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They enable the web platform to remember your navigation actions and preferences over time, assist with cryptographic session security, and ensure calculators function reliably.
2. Categories of Cookies We Utilize
Our portal implements two distinct classes of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enables basic navigation, CSRF token validation, security against brute force attacks, and cookie preference state memory. | Session to 12 months | Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4). |
| Performance & Analytics | Collects aggregated, pseudonymized metrics regarding guide readership, browser resolutions, and calculation utility interactions. | Up to 24 months | Explicit user opt-in consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR). |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Upon your first visit, our Cookie Consent Banner allows you to accept all cookies or restrict storage strictly to essential operational tokens. You can alter or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser storage or configuring your browser settings to reject third-party cookies.
4. Browser-Level Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their configuration settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Questions Regarding Cookies: TES ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL LIMITED, 5 Hornock Road, Coatbridge, ML5 2QA, Scotland, United Kingdom • Telephone: +44 1236 439281 • Email: [email protected]