Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the site owner, and to improve user experience. This Cookie Policy explains how Secure.tel (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies, in line with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function (e.g. session and security). They cannot be switched off. We do not need your consent for these under UK law.

Functional cookies: These allow enhanced functionality and personalisation (e.g. language or region). They may be set by us or by third parties.

Analytics and performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. pages visited, errors). We may use first- or third-party analytics in a way that respects your privacy.

Marketing cookies: These may be used to deliver relevant ads or to track the effectiveness of campaigns. We will only use such cookies with your consent where required.

3. Specific Cookies

We may use session cookies to keep you logged in and to maintain your preferences. We may use cookies related to security (e.g. CSRF token). If we use third-party services (e.g. reCAPTCHA, analytics), those providers may set their own cookies as described in their policies. We will list material third-party cookies and purposes in this policy or in a cookie preference centre.

4. Consent and Control (GDPR / PECR)

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via our cookie preference tool (if provided) or by adjusting your browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the website works and your user experience.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period (e.g. days, months) as defined when they are set. We will only retain cookies for as long as necessary for their stated purpose.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g. reCAPTCHA for security). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to refuse or withdraw consent to non-essential cookies. You can also set your browser to block or delete cookies. For more on your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy. You may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the law. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.