Cookie Policy

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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how HandicapX GmbH uses cookies and similar technologies on the website abilityx.co.uk. It forms part of our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For analytics cookies, we ask for your separate consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may then not work properly.

Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
PHPSESSID Session identifier for the contact form (if applicable) Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymised form.

Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXX Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and store information about how users interact with the website 2 years
_gid Distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Throttles request rate to Google Analytics 1 minute

Provider: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Data transfer: Data may be transferred to the USA. Appropriate safeguards are in place (Standard Contractual Clauses).
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

These cookies are only set with your prior consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the cookie preference tool on our website or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

3. Legal Basis

The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in the technical operation of the website (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) and does not require your consent. The use of analytics cookies is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

  • Cookie preference tool: Use the cookie banner or preference centre on our website to adjust your consent choices at any time.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser — please refer to your browser's help documentation. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.

For more information about managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Where changes are significant, we will notify you via the cookie banner.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
HandicapX GmbH
E-mail: support@abilityx.co.uk

Last updated: March 2026