Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 November 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Cookies are not programs and cannot install anything on your device. They are widely used across the web and are a standard part of how most websites work.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, how long they stay on your device, and how you can control or delete them. It applies to the Solar Panels Paisley website only. If you follow a link to another website, that website's own cookie policy will apply.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not track you or collect personal data. They cannot be switched off — without them, features like remembering your cookie consent choice would not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| see_consent | Records your cookie consent choice ("granted" or "denied") so we do not show the banner again | 6 months |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and whether they arrived from a search engine or another site. They are only set if you give your consent through the cookie banner. No analytics data is collected until you actively opt in. We use Google Analytics 4 to collect this data in an aggregated, anonymised form. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.
If you choose not to consent, no analytics cookies are set and we do not collect any usage data about your visit. Your consent choice is remembered for six months, after which the banner will appear again.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state for measurement | 2 years |
How to manage your cookies
When you first visit this site, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can choose to accept analytics cookies or decline them. You can change your choice at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of any page. The banner will reappear and you can make a new selection.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Every major browser lets you view, block or delete cookies. The exact steps vary by browser, but you will usually find the options under Settings or Preferences, in the Privacy or Security section. Blocking all cookies may affect how some websites function — for example, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
Clearing cookies from your browser will also clear your consent choice on this site, and the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit.
Third-party cookies
We do not allow any third-party advertising cookies on this website. The only third-party cookies that may be set are those from Google Analytics, and only after you consent. We do not use advertising networks, retargeting pixels or social media tracking cookies.
Cookies and your privacy
The cookies we use are limited to what is needed to run the site and, with your consent, to understand how it is used. We do not sell or share cookie data with any third party for advertising purposes. For full details on how we handle your personal data, see our privacy notice.
More information
For details on how we handle your personal data, see our privacy notice. If you have questions about cookies, email info@scottishenergyefficiency.co.uk.
