Cookie Policy

 

Effective Date: 15/04/2023
Last Updated: 09/06/2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PC People ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://pc-people.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Improve website performance.

  • Analyse how visitors use our website.

  • Enhance security.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

4. Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling in forms or setting privacy preferences.

Examples:

  • Session management

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Website functionality

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

They may tell us:

  • Which pages are most popular.

  • How long visitors spend on the site.

  • Whether users encounter any errors.

We may use services such as Google Analytics to collect this information.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or previously entered information, to provide enhanced functionality.

Marketing Cookies

At present, we do not use advertising or marketing cookies.

If this changes in the future, we will request your consent before placing these cookies on your device.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into our website may set cookies. These may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Embedded maps

  • Social media content

  • Payment service providers

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies.

  • Delete cookies.

  • Block cookies.

  • Set preferences for certain websites.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Legal Basis

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our website practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

PC People

Email: info@pc-people.co.uk

Telephone: +44 07798 590756

Address: 30 Church Rd, Bolton BL1 6HE

Website: https://pc-people.co.uk