What are cookies, and how do we use them?

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Cookie Policy

Website: www.gdsl.co.uk
Effective Date: 28 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GDSL (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.gdsl.co.uk (“Website”).

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
• First-Party Cookies – set directly by our Website.
• Third-Party Cookies – set by external services we use.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Website functions properly
• Improve website performance and usability
• Understand how visitors use our Website
• Remember your preferences
• Support security and fraud prevention
• Measure marketing and advertising effectiveness

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4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to operate correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples may include:

• Security and authentication cookies
• Form submission functionality
• Cookie consent preferences

Without these cookies, certain services may not function properly.

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Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Error messages

We may use services such as Google Analytics to help analyse this data.

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Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

• Language preferences
• Region settings
• Saved preferences

They help provide a more personalised experience.

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Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Measure advertising performance
• Limit repeated adverts
• Support remarketing campaigns

These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.

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5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website may be placed by third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Embedded video providers
• Social media platforms

These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

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6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

Useful browser guidance:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

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7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings tool where available.

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8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

• Changes in legal requirements
• Changes in technology
• Updates to our services or website functionality

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

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

GDSL
Website: www.gdsl.co.uk
Email: info@gdsl.co.uk

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10. Further Information

For more information about cookies and your data protection rights, please visit:

www.allaboutcookies.org.

UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/