Cookies Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

The Grind Events Hire ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and improve our services. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or permanent (persistent cookies).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

3.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. Examples include:

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track:

These cookies do not directly identify you but allow us to gather statistical information about site usage.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as:

3.4 Targeting & Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver targeted content and advertisements based on your interests and behavior. They may include:

4. Cookies Used on Our Website

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - User identification 2 years Google LLC
_ga_* Analytics Google Analytics - Event tracking 2 years Google LLC
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - Session identification 24 hours Google LLC
PHPSESSID Essential Session management and authentication Session The Grind Events Hire
fbp Marketing Facebook Pixel - User identification and conversion tracking 3 months Meta Platforms, Inc.
fr Marketing Facebook - Audience segmentation 3 months Meta Platforms, Inc.

5. Third-Party Services & External Cookies

Our website uses several third-party services that set their own cookies:

5.1 Google Services

5.2 Facebook/Meta

5.3 Bootstrap & CDN Services

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices:

6. Controlling Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. However, please note that refusing cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.1 Browser Controls

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

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit the help section of your browser or use the following links:

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt-out of specific tracking services:

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. While we respect DNT signals, third-party services may not honor them. We recommend using the opt-out tools listed above for better control.

7. Your Rights & GDPR Compliance

Under the UK GDPR and UK Privacy Laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and tracking:

8. Cookie Consent & Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer or browsing section.

9. How We Use Cookie Data

The information collected through cookies is used for:

10. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:

11. Security

We take the security of cookie data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, wish to withdraw consent, or would like to discuss cookie management, please contact us at:

The Grind Events Hire
Email: enquiries@TheGrindEventsHire.com
Phone: +44 07515389939
Address: 57 Church Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 7DS, UK

14. Additional Information

For more information about your rights and data protection, please refer to: