At WastePredators.co.uk, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide a more personalized service. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and remember your preferences, making it easier to navigate and improving your overall user experience.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to improve the functionality, performance, and usability of our website. We use first-party cookies, which are placed directly by our website, and do not use third-party cookies.

The cookies we use can be categorized as follows:

1) Essential Cookies

Name	Description
id
CookieConsent	Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain
PHPSESSID	Preserves user session state across page requests.
__stripe_mid	This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information.
__stripe_sid	This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information.
m	Determines the device used to access the website. This allows the website to be formatted accordingly.
_mf	This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information.
_ab	This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information.
Ipinfo	This service identifies the location of an user based on the IP address.
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These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They ensure essential tasks like keeping you logged in and ensuring secure transactions while you use the site.

2) Performance & Analytical Cookies

Name	Description
_clsk	Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.

Performance cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website. They help us understand user behavior, such as which pages are visited most frequently and where users encounter problems. This information helps us improve the performance of our website.

We use the following tools for gathering analytical data:

Google Analytics – This tool tracks how users interact with our site, such as the time spent on specific pages and the pages visited. You can choose to opt-out of Google Analytics by changing your preferences in your browser settings.
Optimizely – Used for testing changes on our website to improve user experience.
New Relic – Tracks website performance issues such as delays or errors to help resolve them quickly.

3) Functional Cookies

Name	Description
1	This cookie is used in conjunction with the payment window – The cookie is necessary for making secure transactions on the website.

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, which allows for a more personalized experience. For example, they may help us retain the language you’ve selected or allow you to continue interacting with the website, such as chatting with customer support while navigating between pages.

4) Advertising & Targeting Cookies

Name	Description
sbjs_migrations	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_current_add	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_first_add	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_current	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_first	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_udata	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.
sbjs_session	Collects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.

We use these cookies to deliver relevant ads to you based on your browsing history. They help us show you advertisements that align with your interests, across various third-party sites.

If you wish to opt out of targeted advertising, you can adjust your settings in your browser or opt-out directly with advertising networks.

How Long Do Cookies Stay On Your Device?

Cookies can be either:

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specific period, even after you close your browser, unless manually deleted.
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.

How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or notify you when a new cookie is set.

Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, and you may experience a less personalized experience.

Conclusion

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you wish to opt out or make changes to your cookie preferences, you can do so through your browser settings.