What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on a browser or device. Similar technologies can also store information or access information already stored on a device.
Strictly necessary technologies
The website hosting and security service may use strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies to deliver pages securely and prevent misuse. Caltec also stores your analytics preference in your browser so that the website can remember your choice. These technologies do not require consent because they are necessary to provide the website or the privacy choice you requested.
Purpose: website delivery, access control and security. These technologies cannot be switched off through a Caltec consent preference because they are required for the requested service.
Purpose: remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics. It remains in your browser until you change your choice or clear your browser storage.
Optional Google Analytics
If you select Accept analytics, Google Analytics measures page visits, general engagement and clicks on Caltec contact options. Caltec uses this information to understand which pages are useful and how visitors find the website. Advertising storage, Google Signals and advertising personalisation are disabled.
When accepted, Google Analytics may set cookies beginning with _ga. Caltec limits these analytics cookies to a maximum of one year. Analytics is not loaded and no analytics information is sent to Google if you reject it or have not yet made a choice.
External services
The site contains links to services such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, the UKAS website and certificate verification. Those services may use their own cookies after you follow the link. Their notices and controls apply on their websites or apps.
Questions
Contact admin@caltec.uk if you have a question about the technologies used by this website.