How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
VanDeliveryUK ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them following the instructions in this Cookie Policy or please do not use our website.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These include:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and see how visitors move around when they're using it. This helps us improve how our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they're looking for easily.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your preferences on our website | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed services | 30 days |
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. The information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.
Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics without affecting how you visit our site. For more information on opting out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites you use, visit this Google page.
Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram buttons. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our site.
Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing them.
We may use advertising partners, such as Google AdWords and Facebook, to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "Help", "Tools" or "Edit" settings).
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
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