Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you give us when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st January 2015.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name and company name
  • Contact information including email address and phone number

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail.
  • We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please contact us for more information. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Cookies Policy

When you visit our website(s), we use “cookie” technology try to make that experience simple, personalised and meaningful. We are providing this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we’re honest and clear about your privacy when using our website. In relation to this matter please be assured that we’re working on a number of other privacy and cookie-related improvements to make to the website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text file which are issued to your computer or any similar device you use to access the internet (e.g. smart phone, tablet or other mobile device) which store and sometimes track information about your use of the website. A number of cookies we use last only for the duration of your web session and expire when you close your browser. Other cookies are used to remember you when you return to the website and will last for longer.* Please note that cookies do not harm your computer or software installed on your computer.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

cga4_consent (This website)
Stores your cookie consent preference (granted or denied).
Duration: 1 year

woocommerce_cart_hash (WooCommerce)
Stores a hash of the contents of your shopping cart to detect when the cart data changes.
Duration: Session

woocommerce_items_in_cart (WooCommerce)
Records whether items are present in your shopping cart to enable cart widget functionality.
Duration: Session

wp_woocommerce_session_* (WooCommerce)
Contains a unique session identifier so the server can retrieve your cart, applied coupons, and shipping information between pages.
Duration: 2 days

Non-Essential Cookies

These cookies allow us to measure traffic, analyse behaviour, and improve your experience. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site.

cga4_utm (This website)
Stores the first marketing campaign parameters (UTM tags) that brought you to the site for attribution purposes.
Duration: 30 days

_ga (Google)
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.
Duration: 2 years

_ga_* (Google)
Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state across page requests.
Duration: 2 years

_gid (Google)
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and throttle the request rate.
Duration: 24 hours

_gat (Google)
Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic sites.
Duration: 1 minute

_gcl_au (Google)
Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions from ad clicks. Helps attribute purchases and other actions back to specific ad campaigns.
Duration: 90 days

sbjs_current (WooCommerce)
Stores the traffic source, medium, campaign, and keyword for the current visit. Used by WooCommerce Order Attribution to identify how customers reach the site.
Duration: 6 months

sbjs_current_add (WooCommerce)
Stores additional information about the current traffic source, including the landing page and timestamp of the visit.
Duration: 6 months

sbjs_first (WooCommerce)
Records the very first traffic source that brought the customer to the site, retained for long-term order attribution.
Duration: 6 months

sbjs_first_add (WooCommerce)
Stores additional information about the first traffic source, including the entry page and timestamp.
Duration: 6 months

sbjs_migrations (WooCommerce)
Tracks which data format migrations have been applied to other Sourcebuster cookies when WooCommerce is updated.
Duration: 6 months

sbjs_session (WooCommerce)
Indicates whether a browsing session is active, used by WooCommerce Order Attribution to distinguish new visits from returning ones.
Duration: 30 minutes

sbjs_udata (WooCommerce)
Stores anonymised browser data such as language and screen resolution for WooCommerce order attribution analysis.
Duration: 6 months

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QBS (Worldwide) Ltd.

Unit 1 & 2
9 Cherry Farm Close
Malton Enterprise Park
Malton
YO17 6AH
UK
Office: 01653 531058
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