Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 26 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Green Way Logistics Ltd. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.greenwaylogistics.co.uk. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy which provides comprehensive information about how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties such as analytics providers or advertisers (third-party cookies). Cookies can remain on your device for different periods: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, whilst persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
Green Way Logistics Ltd. takes a privacy-conscious approach to cookie usage. Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality. We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, marketing cookies or tracking technologies that collect personal data or monitor your browsing behaviour across websites.
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. These cookies enable core website features such as:
- Page navigation and access to secure areas
- Form submission functionality
- Session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing to ensure website performance
Essential cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing or tracking purposes. They are required for the website to work and cannot be disabled through our systems. However, you can block them through your browser settings as described below, though this may affect website functionality.
2.2 What We Do Not Use
To respect your privacy, we explicitly do not use:
- Analytics Cookies: We do not use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, which pages are visited, or how users navigate the site
- Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, remarketing or showing personalised advertisements
- Social Media Cookies: We do not embed social media sharing buttons or widgets that set cookies
- Tracking Cookies: We do not track your browsing behaviour across different websites
- Preference Cookies: We do not use cookies to remember your preferences, settings or personalisation choices
3. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Under UK data protection law, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain consent for non-essential cookies. However, as we only use essential cookies strictly necessary for website functionality, consent is not required.
Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements because they are strictly necessary to provide services you have explicitly requested by accessing our website. Without these cookies, core website functions would not work properly.
4. Detailed Cookie Information
The table below provides specific information about essential cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management - preserves user session state across page requests | Session Cookie (First-party) | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| security_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Security Cookie (First-party) | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| load_balancer | Performance - routes requests to appropriate server for optimal performance | Technical Cookie (First-party) | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Note: The specific cookies listed above are examples of typical essential cookies. The actual cookies used may vary based on website infrastructure and hosting configuration.
5. Third Party Cookies
Green Way Logistics Ltd. does not knowingly permit third parties to set cookies through our website. Our website does not include:
- Third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
- Third-party advertising networks
- Social media plugins or sharing buttons
- Third-party content embedding
- Marketing automation or tracking pixels
If you follow links from our website to third-party websites, those websites may set their own cookies. We are not responsible for cookies set by third-party websites and recommend reviewing their cookie policies.
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through browser settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or entirely
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect website functionality and prevent you from using certain features.
6.2 Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
For other browsers or more detailed instructions, consult your browser's help documentation or visit www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive guidance.
6.3 Mobile Device Controls
Mobile devices offer cookie controls through browser settings similar to desktop browsers. Additionally, mobile operating systems may provide privacy controls that limit tracking across apps and websites. Consult your device documentation for specific instructions.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal websites that users do not want their browsing activity tracked. As we do not use tracking cookies or monitor browsing behaviour, DNT signals do not change how our website operates. We respect your privacy regardless of DNT settings.
8. Similar Technologies
Besides cookies, websites may use other technologies with similar functionality including web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects and similar tracking technologies. Green Way Logistics Ltd. does not use these technologies for tracking, analytics or advertising purposes. Any use of browser storage technologies is limited to essential website functionality similar to our cookie usage.
9. Impact on Privacy
Given that we only use essential cookies and do not use tracking, analytics or advertising cookies, the privacy impact of our cookie usage is minimal. Essential cookies do not collect personal data that could be used to identify you or profile your behaviour. They simply enable basic website functionality that you would reasonably expect when visiting a business website.
10. Changes to Cookie Usage
If we decide to use additional cookie categories beyond essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies), we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and implement appropriate consent mechanisms before deploying such cookies. We will provide clear information about any new cookies and obtain consent where required by law.
We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Green Way Logistics Ltd.
Warehouse 12, Eco Park
Southampton, SO15 1BJ
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Email:
Phone:
12. Relationship with Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy is supplementary to our Privacy Policy. For comprehensive information about how we collect, use, store and protect personal data, please review our Privacy Policy. Questions about data protection practices should be directed to us using the contact information provided in our Privacy Policy.
13. Regulatory Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Guidance issued by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
We monitor regulatory developments and update our practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws and guidance.
14. Your Rights
In relation to cookies and the limited data they may collect, you have rights including:
- The right to know what cookies are being used
- The right to block or delete cookies through browser controls
- The right to object to processing of personal data derived from cookies
- Rights under UK GDPR as detailed in our Privacy Policy
To exercise these rights or for questions about cookie-related data processing, contact us using the details provided above or in our Privacy Policy.