Cookie Policy for Install Solar Panels Website Visitors
This cookie policy explains the essential, analytics, and marketing cookies we use on install-solar.co.uk, why they matter for performance, and how to adjust your preferences.
Last updated: 28 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your visit.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and security features.
- Duration:
- Session or until you clear your browser data
- Purpose:
- Website functionality, security, form processing
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
- Duration:
- Up to 2 years
- Purpose:
- Website analytics, performance measurement
- Third-party:
- Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Duration:
- Up to 1 year
- Purpose:
- Advertising, remarketing, campaign tracking
- Third-party:
- Microsoft Advertising, Google Ads
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- Duration:
- Up to 1 year
- Purpose:
- User preferences, language settings, form data
3. Specific Cookies and Technologies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles requests | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookiesAccepted | Stores cookie consent status | 1 year | Essential |
| _uet* | Microsoft Advertising tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
4. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions
Opt-out Links
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service
- Microsoft Advertising: Advertising and conversion tracking
- Social Media Plugins: If present, may set tracking cookies
- Chat Widgets: Customer support functionality
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
- Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve our website based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
- Preference cookies: Your settings and preferences will not be saved
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Install Solar Panels Limited
Email: privacy@installsolarpanels.co.uk
Phone: 0800 8611426
Address: 2 Queens Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JU