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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2025

This policy explains how The Mapping Company (UK) Limited uses cookies on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve our website based on this information
  • Remember your cookie preferences

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about page visits, time on site, and how visitors arrived at our website.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes users (Google Analytics)2 years
_ga_*Maintains session state (Google Analytics)2 years

Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics data processing:

  • IP addresses are anonymised
  • Data is processed by Google LLC
  • We do not use data for advertising purposes
  • Data retention: 26 months

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Managing Cookies

On our website

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

  • Accept all cookies: Analytics cookies will be enabled
  • Reject non-essential: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Change your preference: Click “Cookie Settings” in the footer at any time

In your browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies or share data with advertisers.

Google Analytics is our only third-party cookie provider. Their cookies are categorised above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if we change how we use cookies. Check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

For questions about our cookie use:

Email: info@mapping-company.co.uk
Phone: 01823 421354

For broader privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.