Cookies Policy
1. Background
This website, https://uktsa.com/ (UKTSA), makes use of cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that remember information about your visit. They allow us to provide a smoother and more tailored browsing experience, understand how visitors interact with our site, and improve our services.
By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the placement and use of cookies in line with this policy. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings to manage or block them, or stop using our site altogether.
2. Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
| Cookie | A small text file placed on your device when you visit a website or use a feature. |
| Cookie Law | The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, together with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. |
| Personal Data | Information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data, as defined under UK Data Protection Law. |
| We/Us/Our | Refers to UKTSA, the organisation operating this website. |
3. About Us
The UKTSA website is operated by UKTSA | Trading Standards Approved Trusted Traders UK. If you have any questions, you can contact us via email at info@uktsa.com, by telephone at +44 300 302 0446, or by post at our registered address: Unit 4A, Station House, Station Rd, Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5QY, United Kingdom.
4. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are an essential part of how our site works. We use them for a variety of important reasons, such as to collect anonymous statistics about your use of the website, to keep you logged in, and to ensure a persistent connection for a better user experience.
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by UKTSA) and third-party cookies (set by external services and partners). All cookies used are compliant with current Cookie Law.
5. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary | These cookies are essential for core site functions, such as secure logins, using your basket, and completing payment transactions. They do not require your consent under UK law. |
| Analytics | These cookies help us understand visitor numbers, popular pages, and how users move around the site. The information is anonymous and helps us improve our services. |
| Functionality | These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or items left in a basket, to personalise your experience. |
| Targeting/Advertising | These cookies track your browsing to deliver more relevant content and advertising, sometimes in partnership with third parties. |
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to help you navigate our site efficiently during a single visit. |
| Persistent Cookies | These remain on your device for a set period, helping us to recognise you on return visits. |
6. Third-Party Cookies & Partners
Some cookies on our site are set by our partners and trusted third-party providers. These are services we use to improve the site or our marketing efforts.
We have no control over the cookies placed by these third parties. You should review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more details.
Analytics Cookies
We utilize analytics services to gain insight into how visitors interact with our website. These tools use cookies to collect anonymous information.
- Google Analytics: Provides insights into visitor behaviour and site performance.
- Microsoft Clarity: Helps us understand user interactions, such as clicks and page scrolls.
- Bing Webmaster Tools: We use this tool to monitor our site’s performance in Bing search results and to identify any technical issues that may affect our search ranking. While this is a tool we use for SEO purposes, its insights are based on data from various sources, including analytics cookies.
Business Listings & Social Media Cookies
We use cookies from platforms like Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to track referral traffic and understand how users find our website through these services. These cookies are essential for measuring the effectiveness of our online listings and social media presence.
Functionality & Social Media Cookies
These cookies enable additional features on our site.
- YouTube: Stores preferences for embedded video content.
- Social Media Plugins: Allow for content sharing or interaction with external platforms.
7. Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random client ID. Used for generating analytics reports. | Persistent cookie (2 years) |
| _ga_6FZW0WL6D8 | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state for a specific GA4 property. Helps track user activity across multiple sessions | Persistent cookie (2 years, auto-renews) |
| _ga_BJLSC62LBR | Google Analytics (GA4) | Similar to _ga_6FZW0WL6D8, keeps track of session-level data for another GA4 property | Persistent cookie (2 years, auto-renews) |
| _fbc | Facebook Pixel (via GTM) | Stores Facebook Click ID (fbclid) from URLs when a user clicks from a Facebook ad. Used for conversion tracking. | Persistent cookie (90 days) |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Identifies browsers to deliver targeted advertising and track user behaviour across websites. | Persistent cookie (3 months) |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress | Checks if browser supports emojis | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores user’s consent preferences | 1 year |
8. Managing Your Cookies
You remain in control of the cookies placed on your device. On your first visit to our site, a banner will appear requesting your consent. You can also change your cookie settings at any time through your browser.
More information about managing cookies is available on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.
Guides for major browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Bing: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#mainbingmodule
- Microsoft Edge:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
- Mozilla Firefox:https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Safari (macOS/iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
9. Updates to This Policy
We review and update this Cookie Policy whenever required to keep it accurate and transparent. Changes may be made if the law requires it, if we add new features to our site, or if we work with different service providers. Whenever we update the policy, the latest version will always be available on this page, so you can see exactly how we use cookies at any time
Additional Details
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on how we manage your personal data. You can reach us at info@uktsa.com if you have any queries about cookies or this policy.