1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser. Similar technologies, such as session storage, let a page remember information while you use it. We use both only where they're needed for the website to work.
2. Cookies and storage we use
- Online application forms: while you fill in an application form, your answers are saved in your browser's session storage so you don't lose them if you go back a step or refresh the page. This is cleared when you submit the form, click "Start again" or close the browser tab. It never leaves your device until you submit.
- Client document forms: these remember, for the current browser tab only, that you've entered the access code we gave you.
- Website editor: our own staff who log in to edit the website have a login saved in their browser. Visitors are never affected.
3. Third-party services
- Google reCAPTCHA: the "I'm not a robot" check on our contact form is provided by Google, which may set cookies and collect information about your device to confirm you're a real person. See Google's privacy policy.
- Google Fonts: our pages load fonts from Google, so your browser's IP address is sent to Google when the fonts load. No cookies are set for this.
- Links to other websites: if you click a link to WhatsApp, Google Maps, Trustpilot, social media or a government website, that website's own cookie policy applies.
4. Analytics and advertising
We don't currently use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies. If we add them in future, we'll update this policy and ask for your consent before setting any that aren't essential.
5. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block all cookies, the "I'm not a robot" check on our contact form may not work, so you may need to contact us by phone, email or WhatsApp instead.
6. More information
For how we handle your personal information, see our privacy policy. If you have any questions, email us at [hello@uvsuk.com](mailto:hello@uvsuk.com).