Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Maintenaro Ltd uses them on our website maintenaro.com (the "Site"), and the choices you have regarding cookies. Please read this policy in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide website operators with useful information about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by the Site you are visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by a different domain).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, accessibility, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site cannot operate without them.
- maintenaro_cookie_consent — stores your cookie consent decision (accept/decline). Persistent, 12 months. First-party.
- Session cookies — used for temporary session management and security. Session-duration. First-party.
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where they navigate from. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the Site's performance and content. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — tracks page visits, session duration, and site interactions. Persistent up to 2 years. Third-party (Google LLC).
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you have made (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They are only placed with your consent.
- Language preference — remembers your selected language. Persistent, 12 months. First-party.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Currently, Maintenaro does not use marketing or advertising cookies on this Site. Should this change, we will update this policy and obtain your consent prior to their use.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our Site may embed content from or link to third-party services (such as embedded maps or video content). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You may choose to accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site — the consent banner will reappear
- Adjusting your browser settings (see below)
- Contacting us at info@maintenaro.com to request removal of your data
4.1 Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete individual cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may prevent some parts of the Site from functioning)
- Block only third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
5. Impact of Declining Cookies
If you decline non-essential cookies, you can still use all core features of the Site. However, some analytics data will not be collected, and certain functional enhancements (such as remembered preferences) may not be available.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect any revisions. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@maintenaro.com
- Post: Maintenaro Ltd, 12 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QD, United Kingdom