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Cookie Policy

SANU RECOVERY AND BREAKDOWN SERVICES

Last Updated: November 2025

Table of Contents

  • 1. What Are Cookies?
  • 2. How We Use Cookies
  • 3. Types of Cookies We Use
  • 4. Specific Cookies We Use
  • 5. Third-Party Cookies
  • 6. How to Manage Cookies
  • 7. Cookie Consent
  • 8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
  • 9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
  • 10. Contact Us

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website:

  1. Your web browser downloads cookies from our server
  2. These cookies are stored on your device
  3. When you return to our website, your browser sends the cookies back to our server
  4. This allows us to recognize you and remember your preferences

Cookies contain information such as your language preference, session ID, or analytics data. They do NOT typically contain personal information like your name or email address (unless you've entered it into a form).

1.1 Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by duration:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They allow you to navigate between pages without losing your progress.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Platform and to help us understand how our website is being used. Specifically, we use cookies to:

  • Maintain your session: Keep track of your browsing session and form submissions
  • Remember your preferences: Store settings like language, location, or form inputs
  • Analyze website usage: Understand how visitors interact with our Platform to improve functionality and content
  • Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access
  • Improve performance: Load balance traffic and optimize page loading times
  • Provide relevant content: Tailor the information displayed based on your location or previous interactions

We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently. We will always inform you about the cookies we use and give you control over non-essential cookies.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We categorize cookies based on their purpose. Below are the types of cookies used on our Platform:

Strictly Necessary Cookies ALWAYS ACTIVE

Purpose: Essential for the Platform to function. Without these cookies, services you request (like booking a recovery service or submitting quote forms) cannot be provided.

Why we use them:

  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Session management
  • Load balancing
  • Fraud prevention
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK GDPR because they are strictly necessary for service delivery.

Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, CSRF protection tokens

Performance & Analytics Cookies OPTIONAL

Purpose: Collect information about how visitors use our Platform, such as which pages are most visited, error messages, and navigation patterns.

Why we use them:

  • Understand user behavior and preferences
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Measure website performance
  • Improve content and navigation
  • Track conversion rates (e.g., quote requests)

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent. All data collected is anonymized and aggregated.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)

Functional Cookies OPTIONAL

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Why we use them:

  • Remember your language preference
  • Store form inputs to avoid re-entering information
  • Remember your location for service availability
  • Customize content based on your preferences
  • Provide live chat support

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent. They enhance usability but are not essential.

Examples: Language preference, region preference, chat session cookies

Marketing & Advertising Cookies NOT CURRENTLY USED

Purpose: Track your browsing activity to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

Current Status: We do NOT currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our Platform.

Future Use: If we decide to implement marketing cookies in the future, we will:

  • Update this Cookie Policy
  • Request your explicit consent
  • Provide clear information about how they work
  • Give you the option to opt out

Legal Basis: Would require explicit consent under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

4. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies used on our Platform:

4.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Sanu Recovery)

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration
session_id Strictly Necessary Maintains your session state as you navigate the Platform Session (deleted when browser closes)
session_token Strictly Necessary Maintains your session while using the Platform Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Strictly Necessary Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks Session
cookie_consent Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
user_preferences Functional Remembers your language, region, and other preferences 12 months
form_data Functional Temporarily stores form inputs to prevent data loss 1 hour or until form submission

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and generates statistical data 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users (short-term tracking) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to limit data collection 1 minute

Note: Google Analytics cookies are set with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is not stored.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our Platform. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our Platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about:

  • Number of visitors and page views
  • How visitors navigate the website
  • Time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (city/region level, not precise)
  • Device type and browser used

Google Analytics Privacy

IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization, so Google Analytics does not store your full IP address.

Data Sharing: We do not allow Google to use the data for their own advertising purposes.

Privacy Policy: Learn more about how Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services in the future (e.g., live chat, customer support tools, payment processors). If we do, we will update this Cookie Policy and inform you accordingly.

6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You have several options to manage and control cookies on our Platform:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies: Prevent any website from setting cookies on your device
  • Block third-party cookies: Allow first-party cookies but block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies: Remove cookies that have already been set
  • Receive notifications: Get alerts when a website tries to set a cookie

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Mobile Devices: Check your device settings or browser app settings for cookie management options.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can use specific opt-out tools provided by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the browser add-on
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising
  • Your Online Choices (EU): Manage advertising preferences

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Currently, our Platform does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie consent preferences.

7. COOKIE CONSENT

When you first visit our Platform, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytics and functional cookies). You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies, including analytics and functional cookies
  • Reject Optional Cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
  • Customize Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow (if we implement a cookie preference center)

Your Consent Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are always active and do not require consent, as they are essential for the Platform to function.

Optional Cookies: You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Contacting us at info@sanurecovery.co.uk to request removal

Consent Duration: Your cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months. After this period, we will ask for your consent again.

8. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

While you have the right to block or delete cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our Platform:

8.1 If You Block Strictly Necessary Cookies

Warning: Platform May Not Function Properly

If you block strictly necessary cookies, you may experience the following issues:

  • Cannot submit booking forms or request quotes
  • Security features may not work correctly
  • Pages may not load properly
  • Session data may be lost when navigating between pages
  • Form submissions may fail

8.2 If You Block Analytics Cookies

Blocking analytics cookies will NOT affect your ability to use the Platform. However:

  • We will have less data to improve the Platform based on user behavior
  • We may not be able to identify and fix technical issues as quickly
  • Your visit will not be counted in our website statistics

8.3 If You Block Functional Cookies

Blocking functional cookies may result in:

  • Having to re-enter your preferences on each visit
  • Losing your language or region settings
  • Form data not being saved temporarily
  • A less personalized experience

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

9.1 How We Notify You

When we make changes to this Cookie Policy:

  • Material changes: We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Platform before the changes take effect
  • Minor changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • The updated policy will be posted on our website

9.2 Your Responsibilities

  • Review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed
  • Update your cookie preferences if needed
  • Contact us if you have questions about changes

Your continued use of our Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

10. CONTACT US

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Company Name: Sanu Recovery and Breakdown Services

Email: info@sanurecovery.co.uk

Phone: 078 3333 93 09

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM (UK time)

Privacy Concerns

For broader privacy concerns, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us using the details above.

Regulatory Authority

If you wish to make a complaint about our cookie practices:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Cookie Policy Summary

What cookies do we use?

  • ✅ Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active)
  • ✅ Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics with IP anonymization (requires consent)
  • ✅ Functional Cookies - Preferences and settings (requires consent)
  • ❌ Marketing Cookies - NOT currently used

How to manage cookies?

  • Adjust your browser settings
  • Use opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out)
  • Contact us to withdraw consent: info@sanurecovery.co.uk

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