Effective Date: [17^th May 2023]

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) describes how Utility Planners UK (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.

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 more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

1. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

1. Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. They do not require your consent and are automatically placed on your device when you access the website.
2. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are frequently visited, and help us improve the website’s performance. These cookies do not identify you personally and are aggregated for statistical purposes.
3. Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable elements of the website. Functional cookies may collect anonymized information and do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
4. Advertising/Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests based on your browsing activities. They are placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. These cookies may collect information about your online activities, such as the websites you visit, the links you click, and your IP address. They are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party networks.

1. Consent to Cookies

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to disable cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using third-party cookie consent management tools.

1. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies stored on your device
• Delete certain cookies or clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Block cookies from third parties
• Block all cookies
• Be notified when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

1. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose cookie-generated information to third parties who provide services to us, such as website analytics or advertising providers. These third parties are contractually obligated to keep such information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

1. Retention of Information

Cookie-generated information is generally retained for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

1. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

1. Contact Us

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

Utility Planners UK Address: Unit 7, Bradmarsh Business Centre, Bow Bridge Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1BY

Email: enquiries@utilityplanners.co.uk

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Cookie Policy.

Last updated: 17^th May 2023