Cookie Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

This policy explains cookies and similar technologies on zimcos.co.uk, operated by ZimCos Security Ltd. For information about personal data provided through enquiries or applications, please read our Privacy Policy.

What cookies do

Cookies are small files stored on your device. They can remember preferences, support website functions or help measure how a website is used. Similar technologies, including browser storage and tracking tags, can serve the same purposes. Some cookies expire when you close your browser; others remain until they expire or you delete them.

Your choices

Use Accept All, Reject or Preferences in the cookie banner to make your choice. You can reopen the settings using the floating cookie preferences icon and change your selection. Simply browsing this website does not mean that you agree to optional cookies.

Our consent manager is configured to keep optional categories off until you accept them. Essential functions remain available. Your cookie choice is stored in the wpconsent_preferences cookie for 30 days. You may be asked again after this period, when you clear your cookies or when you use another browser or device.

Types of cookies and services

  • Essential functions: remembering cookie choices, supporting authorised sign-in and protecting website functions against abuse. These are separate from optional audience measurement.
  • Statistics: Google Analytics is configured to help measure visits and interactions. Analytics identifiers can distinguish browsers or sessions; this does not mean that all information collected is anonymous.
  • Spam protection: Google reCAPTCHA is configured for form protection. It can process device and interaction information to assess whether a request is automated. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
  • Embedded content: third-party content, such as maps or videos where included, may use its own technologies when loaded. A consent prompt may appear before that content is displayed.

Cookie information

The table below is generated from the services and cookie records configured in our consent manager. It includes cookies associated with those services; it does not mean every listed cookie is stored on every visit. Actual cookies depend on the page, features used, your choices and provider settings. Durations shown are those recorded in the consent manager and may be renewed by later interactions.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

Cookie IDPurposeDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Comments

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

Cookie IDPurposeDuration
comment_authorUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_emailUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_urlUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session

Google reCAPTCHA

Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.

Cookie IDPurposeDuration
_GRECAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis.179 days

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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Cookie IDPurposeDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

Changing or removing cookies

You can change optional permissions through the cookie preferences icon. Your browser also provides controls to inspect, block and delete stored cookies. Withdrawing permission does not necessarily delete cookies already present, so use your browser settings if you also want to remove them. Blocking all cookies may affect sign-in, saved preferences or other functions.

Questions and updates

Contact ZimCos Security Ltd at protect@zimcos.co.uk or on 0204 577 0205 with questions about this policy or difficulties changing your preferences. We may update this page when the website or its services change.