Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17 September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Solarvault Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

We use cookies to help our website operate correctly, understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance and, where applicable, support our marketing activities.

1. About Solarvault Ltd

Solarvault Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered Company Name: Solarvault Ltd
Company Registration Number: 13526479
VAT Number: GB 413 075333

Registered Office:
1-3 Manor Road
Chatham
England
ME4 6AE

Trading Address:
Whitewall Centre
Whitewall Road
Strood
Kent
ME2 4DZ

Email: marketing@solarvault.uk
Telephone: 01634 295354
Website: solarvault.uk

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. They can be used for essential website functionality, to remember preferences, analyse website traffic and, where applicable, support marketing and advertising activities.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies, which are placed by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies, which are placed by external services used by the website.

3. Cookies used on our website

The cookies used by our website may change from time to time as we add, remove or update website functionality and third-party services.

To provide an accurate and up-to-date record of the cookies currently used on our website, our cookie information is managed through WPConsent.

The current cookies used on this website are listed below:

Name	Description	Duration
comment_author	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_email	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_url	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session

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Name Description Duration
__utmb Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 30 minutes after last activity
__utmc Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. End of session (browser)
__utmz Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server 6 months after last activity
__utmv Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. 2 years after last activity
__utmx Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. 18 months
_ga ID used to identify users 2 years
_gali Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked 30 seconds
_ga_ ID used to identify users 2 years
_gid ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity 24 hours
_gat Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager 1 minute
_gac_ Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. 90 days
__utma ID used to identify users and sessions 2 years after last activity
__utmt Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests 10 minutes
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.
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Name Description Duration
OGPC These cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages. 1 month
OGP This cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality. 2 months

This section provides information about the cookies detected and managed through our cookie consent system, including their purpose and, where available, their provider and duration.

4. Types of cookies

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may be used for essential features such as website security, navigation, page functionality and remembering your cookie consent preferences.

Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law.

Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow our website to remember information and choices you make. This can help provide a more consistent and personalised experience when you return to the website.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. For example, they may provide information about which pages are visited, how visitors navigate around the website and how the website performs.

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing analytics cookies on your device.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to help us understand the effectiveness of marketing activities, measure interactions with our website or provide more relevant advertising.

These cookies may be provided by third-party services.

Where consent is required, marketing cookies will only be placed on your device after you have provided the appropriate consent.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or consent preference centre.

You can use this to manage your preferences and accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website.

Please be aware that restricting or disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

6. Managing cookies through your browser

You can also manage cookies through your internet browser.

Most modern browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Block third-party cookies.
Block all cookies.
Receive a warning before cookies are placed on your device.

The process for managing cookies varies between browsers. Please refer to your browser’s help or settings menu for further information.

7. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed on your device by third-party services that we use on our website.

These services may include website analytics, security, functionality, embedded content, advertising or marketing services.

Third-party providers may process information collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.

Where required by law, we will seek your consent before allowing non-essential third-party cookies to be placed on your device.

8. Cookies and personal data

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that constitutes personal data under UK data protection legislation.

Where personal data is collected through cookies, we will process it in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.

Our use of non-essential cookies will be based on consent where consent is required by law.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:

The cookies and technologies used on our website.
Our website and services.
Third-party services.
Applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

The Last updated date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently reviewed.

We recommend checking this page periodically for the latest information.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.

Solarvault Ltd