Effective Date: June 24, 2025
Introduction
Optimar Precon (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates https://quantitysurveyingservice.co.uk (hereinafter referred to as “Service”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Service. It complements our Privacy Policy, available at https://quantitysurveyingservice.co.uk/privacy-policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt out as outlined below.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They contain anonymous identifiers and help us enhance your experience, monitor Service performance, and deliver relevant content. We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, tags, and scripts, to collect and analyze data.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Service to provide and improve our quantity surveying services:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly, enabling features like navigation and access to secure areas. For example, they ensure you can submit quote request forms. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are critical to the Service’s operation.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies store your preferences, such as language or display settings, to personalize your experience. For instance, they remember your preferred units for cost estimations.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymized data about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on them. We use tools like Google Analytics to improve website usability and performance.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements about our quantity surveying services or related offerings. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
- Security Cookies: These cookies enhance the security of our Service, protecting against unauthorized access or fraudulent activity.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Operate and maintain our Service, ensuring seamless navigation and functionality.
- Personalize your experience, such as tailoring content to your project needs.
- Analyze Service usage to improve website performance and user experience.
- Deliver targeted advertisements, including promotions for our quantity surveying services.
- Enhance security by detecting and preventing potential threats.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for UK GDPR compliance.
For example, analytics cookies help us identify popular pages, like our cost estimation tool, while advertising cookies may show you offers for our services on third-party platforms.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks, who may set cookies on our Service. These cookies collect anonymized data to provide analytics or serve relevant ads. Third-party providers are bound by data protection agreements and operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. For instance, Google Analytics’ privacy practices are available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool, available when you first visit our Service. Options include:
- Accepting all cookies.
- Rejecting non-essential cookies (essential cookies remain active).
- Customizing your preferences for specific cookie types.
To disable cookies via your browser, follow its instructions (e.g., in Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies). Note that disabling cookies may limit some Service features, such as personalized content or form submissions.
Data Collected by Cookies
Cookies may collect data such as:
- Your device’s IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited on our Service.
- Time and date of your visit.
- Time spent on pages.
- Unique device identifiers.
This data is processed as described in our Privacy Policy, often in anonymized form for analytics or personalized ads. For example, we use IP addresses to analyze regional usage trends for our UK-based services.
Retention of Cookie Data
Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For instance:
- Essential cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies).
- Preference and analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years to maintain settings or track trends.
- Advertising cookies vary based on third-party provider policies, typically up to 6 months.
We securely delete or anonymize cookie data after its retention period, in line with UK GDPR requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected via cookies. These include:
- Access: Request details about cookies and data collected.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of non-essential cookie data.
- Restriction: Limit data processing.
- Objection: Object to processing for analytics or advertising.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise these rights, email info@quantitysurveyingservice.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days. You may also contact the UK ICO (ico.org.uk) with complaints.
International Data Transfers
Cookie data may be transferred to servers in India, where our operations are based, or other jurisdictions. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK ICO to ensure compliance with UK GDPR for such transfers. Robust security measures, like AES-256 encryption, protect data during transfers, aligning with DPDP Act standards.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via email or a website notice before changes take effect, updating the “effective date” above. Check this page regularly for updates.
Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:
Address: Ground Floor, 68, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase – III, New Delhi – 110020, India
Optimar Precon, operating Quantity Surveying Service UK
Email: support@optimarprecon.com
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678