COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how Brightwire Electrical Solutions Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.brightwire-electrical.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to the site owner.

Some cookies are essential for the website to work. Others help us improve performance or provide marketing services.

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must:

  • Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies;

  • Provide clear information about what cookies do;

  • Allow you to withdraw consent at any time.

Essential cookies do not require consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may include:

  • Security cookies

  • Session management cookies

  • Load balancing cookies

These cannot be switched off.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Example:

  • Google Analytics (tracks anonymised visitor behaviour)

These cookies collect aggregated data and do not directly identify individuals.

(If you use analytics, list them specifically here.)

C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Saved preferences

  • Form autofill data

D. Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)

If used, these track browsing behaviour to deliver relevant advertising.

If you do not use marketing cookies, you should state:

We do not currently use advertising or third-party marketing cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as:

  • Embedded maps

  • Social media plugins

  • Video hosting services

We do not control these cookies. Please review the relevant third-party privacy policies.

5. How You Give Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

Non-essential cookies will not be placed unless you consent.

6. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent

You can:

  • Update your cookie preferences via our cookie settings tool;

  • Clear cookies through your browser settings;

  • Block cookies entirely via your browser.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser); or

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).

Specific retention periods can be listed in a cookie table if required.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Brightwire Electrical Solutions Ltd
Email: info@brightwire-electrical.com
Address: The Waterhouse - Dodmill, Lauder TD2 6SE

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.