Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 07, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve your experience, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Webgenix, a web development agency based in Derby, UK, uses cookies on our website at webgenix.co.uk.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your browsing experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyse website traffic and improve our services and content.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements (only with your consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, submitting our contact form, or requesting a quote.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us identify which pages are the most and least popular and understand how visitors navigate our site.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferred language or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We currently use the following third-party services which may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and improve our content
- Google Maps: To display our Derby office location on our contact page
- Google Tag Manager: To manage tracking scripts efficiently
These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete specific cookies:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies have different retention periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1–24 months) or until you delete them
- Google Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 26 months
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. You can withdraw consent by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact Webgenix:
- Email: info@webgenix.co.uk
- Phone: +44 (0) 773 785 5076
- Address: 110 Peet St, Derby DE22 3RG, United Kingdom
- Website: webgenix.co.uk