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Cookie Policy

Last updated:  August 2024

Meritas Fire & Security Protection Limited (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.meritas.co.uk.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period, so you don’t have to re-enter information whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

  1. Types of Cookies We Use

We use various types of cookies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
  • Functionality Cookies: 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.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Our website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics, which may set cookies to collect information on how you interact with our website. We use this information to improve and personalise your experience.

  1. Cookie Duration

The cookies we use may be:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

  1. User Consent

Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that provides the option to accept, reject, or customize your cookie settings. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link or by managing your browser settings.

  1. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

To manage cookies, follow the instructions provided by your browser:

  1. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information in an anonymous form. This information is transmitted to Google and is used to compile statistical reports on website activity.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: