Cookie Policy
Effective date: July 3, 2026
Website: Equiwatt
This Cookie Policy explains how Equiwatt (“Equiwatt”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you browse websites. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and provide insight into how websites are used.
2) Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep the website secure and functioning properly;
- remember your settings and preferences;
- understand website traffic and usage patterns;
- improve website performance and user experience; and
- (where applicable) support marketing and campaign measurement.
3) Categories of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us measure and improve website performance by collecting information such as page visits, traffic sources, and user interactions.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (for example, language or region) to provide enhanced features.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used by us or third parties to deliver relevant messages or ads and to measure campaign effectiveness.
Not all cookie categories may be active at all times on this website.
4) Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our site (for example analytics providers, embedded media, or social sharing tools).
Those third parties may process your data according to their own privacy and cookie notices.
5) Consent and control
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics, functional, and marketing cookies).
You can withdraw or change your consent choices at any time by using our cookie settings tool (if available) or by adjusting your browser settings.
Most browsers also allow you to:
- view cookies stored on your device;
- block cookies (all or specific types); and
- delete cookies already stored.
Please note: blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
6) Cookie retention
Cookies may be stored for different periods:
- Session cookies: removed when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted.
We aim to keep cookie lifetimes proportionate to their purpose.
7) Personal data
Information collected through cookies may include personal data (such as online identifiers or IP-related data).
For details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8) Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9) Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal address: equiwatt Limited, Proto: The Emerging Technology Centre, Abbott’s Hill, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, England, NE8 3DF
Appendix: Cookie table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Typical Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Equiwatt | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 6 months |
| session_id | Equiwatt | Maintains website session/security | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | Performance / Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Usage statistics | Performance / Analytics | 24 hours |