Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.
This policy explains which cookies Vansold uses, what they do, and how you can control them. It is governed by UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. Cookie consent
When you first visit Vansold, a cookie banner asks for your consent to non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set without consent because the site cannot function without them. All other cookies (analytics, performance, marketing) are set only after you grant consent. You can withdraw or change your consent any time by clicking Cookie settings in the footer.
3. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always set)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
vansold_session | Maintains your session through the quote flow | Session | Vansold |
vansold_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | Vansold |
vansold_consent | Records cookie consent choices | 12 months | Vansold |
Performance and analytics (with consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics, site performance, journeys, conversions. Anonymised IP. | 24 months | Google Analytics |
_clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity, heatmaps, anonymised session recordings | 12 months / 1 day | Microsoft Clarity |
Marketing (with consent)
If we run paid acquisition campaigns, marketing cookies will be added here pre-campaign launch. As at the date of this policy, none are in use.
4. How to manage cookies
- Through the cookie banner on first visit, or via Cookie settings in the footer at any time.
- In your browser, every modern browser allows you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge.
- Opt-out tools, Google offers a Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies will break parts of the site. Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not affect your ability to use Vansold.
5. Changes to this policy
We will update this policy when we add, remove, or change cookies. The "Last updated" date above always reflects the current version.