Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to give site owners information about how the site is used. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by another domain, e.g. an analytics provider). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or "persistent" cookies (they remain for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How we use cookies

4D Services Limited ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on 4dservices.co.uk to: ensure the website functions correctly; remember your cookie consent choices; and, where you have consented, to analyse how the website is used (e.g. via Google Analytics or similar tools managed through Google Tag Manager). We only use non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) after you have given your consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time.

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to work. They may include cookies that remember your cookie consent choices so we do not ask you again on every visit. They do not collect information that identifies you personally. We do not need your consent for these under UK law. Functional cookies: These allow us to remember settings or choices (e.g. language or region) to improve your experience. They are optional. Analytics and performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. which pages are viewed, how long people stay, and how they arrived at the site). We use these only with your consent. They may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics. The data is typically aggregated and anonymised; it may also be used to improve our services and marketing. For more detail on the specific cookies used by our third-party providers, please refer to their privacy and cookie policies (e.g. Google's policies if we use Google Analytics).

4. Google Tag Manager and other tools

We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage scripts and tags on our website. GTM can load tools such as Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies. When you accept non-essential cookies, these tools may become active. The data collected is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the relevant provider's terms. You can control or opt out of Google Analytics via browser add-ons (e.g. Google Analytics Opt-out) or via your cookie preferences on our site.

5. How long cookies last

Session cookies are removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period (e.g. 12 months for consent preferences, or as defined by the provider for analytics). After that period they expire and will be removed unless you visit the site again and they are renewed. You can also delete cookies manually via your browser settings at any time.

6. Managing your preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage preferences. Your choice is stored so we can respect it on future visits. You can change your mind at any time by clearing cookies for our site or revisiting and making a new choice if we offer a preference centre. You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how the website works and some features may not be available.

7. Your rights and more information

For information about your personal data and your rights (including in relation to data collected via cookies), see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at hello@4dservices.co.uk. We may update this policy from time to time; the "Last updated" date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.