Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Border Vending North West Ltd (“Border Vending”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on bordervendingnw.co.uk, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner about how the site is used.
2. How we use cookies
We use two types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – these are needed for our website to work properly and securely, and to remember your cookie choices. They cannot be switched off.
- Analytics cookies – these help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most, so we can improve it. We only set these cookies if you agree to them.
We do not use advertising or marketing cookies on our website.
3. The cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | Border Vending | Remembers your cookie choices so we do not ask you again on every visit. | Essential | 6 months |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Protects our website from malicious traffic and bots. Only set where needed. | Essential | 30 minutes to 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors so we can see how our website is used. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your session so we can measure visits and page views. | Analytics | 2 years |
If you log in to the administration area of our website (staff only), WordPress also sets essential login and session cookies.
4. Third-party content
Some pages show content from other services, such as our Instagram feed and fonts from Google Fonts. When this content loads, those providers may receive technical information such as your IP address. Our website also links to our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. These platforms may set their own cookies when you visit them; please see their own cookie policies for details.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you accept analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time using the button below or the cookie icon on our website.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of our website from working. To find out more, visit ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features to our website. The latest version will always be published on this page.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at sales@bordervendingnw.co.uk or call 01925 414676.