Cookie Policy – AB Works
Effective date: 1 October 2026
Last reviewed: 21 October 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how AB Works uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, https://www.ab-works.co.uk.
These technologies may be used to make the website function correctly, maintain security, remember preferences and, where enabled, understand how visitors use the website.
This policy explains what cookies are, the purposes for which they may be used, how you can manage your preferences and how to contact us with questions.
This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy](INSERT PRIVACY POLICY URL), which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit it.
They allow a website to recognise a device, remember certain settings and support particular functions.
We may also use similar technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device. These may include tracking pixels, scripts, tags and local storage.
For simplicity, this policy refers to cookies and similar technologies collectively as cookies unless a distinction is necessary.
3. The Types of Cookies We May Use
The cookies used on our website depend on the website configuration, the WordPress theme, installed plugins and any third-party services we choose to integrate.
Cookies may fall into the following categories.
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for essential website functions or services that you have requested.
They may support functions such as security, network management, session handling or other essential website operations.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where they meet the applicable legal exemption. We will provide appropriate information about their use.
3.2 Preference cookies
These cookies may remember settings or preferences, such as choices you have made while using the website.
Where a preference cookie is not strictly necessary, we will obtain consent before using it where required by law.
3.3 Analytics and performance cookies
If analytics tools are installed, these cookies or similar technologies may help us understand how visitors use our website.
For example, they may provide information about page visits, navigation patterns, website performance and technical issues.
We will not activate analytics cookies or similar technologies that require consent until valid consent has been given.
3.4 Third-party cookies and technologies
Some website features may be provided by external services. Depending on which services are installed or embedded, these may use their own cookies or similar technologies.
Examples could include embedded video, map services, external booking or payment facilities, or analytics services.
We will identify the relevant third-party services and explain their purposes where they are used on our website. The privacy and cookie practices of those providers may also apply.
We do not assume that a particular third-party service or cookie is present simply because it is commonly used on WordPress websites.
4. Details of Cookies Used on This Website
The specific cookies and similar technologies used by AB Works must be verified against the live website and its installed services.
The following information should be maintained as an accurate record of the technologies actually used.
| Information to record | Details |
|---|---|
| Cookie or technology name | The actual name of each cookie or technology identified |
| Provider | AB Works or the relevant third-party provider |
| Purpose | Why the cookie or technology is used |
| Category | Necessary, preferences, analytics or another appropriate category |
| Duration | How long the cookie remains on the device, or whether it is session-based |
| Consent requirement | Whether consent is required before it is activated |
The published cookie list should be completed following a technical audit of the website. It should include relevant first-party and third-party cookies and other storage and access technologies, not just cookies that are immediately visible in a browser.
We will review this information when the website, its plugins or its third-party services change.
5. How We Obtain Consent
Where applicable law requires consent, we will ask for your permission before placing non-essential cookies on your device or using other technologies that require consent.
Our cookie consent mechanism should allow you to:
- Accept all cookies that require consent.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Choose between relevant categories of optional cookies, where appropriate.
- Change or withdraw your consent after making your initial choice.
Consent must be a clear, informed and freely given choice. Simply continuing to browse the website does not constitute valid consent.
Strictly necessary cookies may operate without consent where the applicable legal exemption applies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie settings facility on our website, where provided.
You should be able to revisit those settings to change or withdraw consent without unnecessary difficulty.
You can also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Instructions are generally available through your browser’s help menu.
Please be aware that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Browser controls do not necessarily prevent all similar technologies from operating, so the website’s own consent settings should also be used where available.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support website hosting, security, analytics or other functionality.
Where these services use cookies or similar technologies, their use will be assessed to determine what information needs to be provided and whether consent is required.
Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Where relevant, we will identify these providers and provide links to their information.
If a third-party service transfers personal information outside the United Kingdom, the applicable data protection requirements for international transfers will also apply.
8. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect or be associated with personal information, such as online identifiers, IP addresses or information about website activity.
Where this occurs, our processing of personal information will be subject to applicable data protection legislation and the explanations provided in our Privacy Policy.
Where consent is the appropriate lawful basis, we will process the relevant personal information in accordance with that consent. Other lawful bases may apply to separate processing activities where permitted by law.
For further information about your rights and how we handle personal information, please read our Privacy Policy
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website changes, when we introduce or remove services, or when legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published on our website with its effective or last-reviewed date.
Where changes affect the purposes for which we use cookies or similar technologies, we will update the relevant information and obtain fresh consent where required.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:
AB Works
Website: https://www.ab-works.co.uk
Office Postal address: 9 Lawrence Drive, Nottingham, NG16 5AU
For further information about personal information and data protection, please see our Privacy Policy.