Cookie Policy – PAD Technology

Effective Date: 27 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how PAD Technology (“PAD Technology”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be:
Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They may include cookies used for:
Website security
Shopping cart functionality
User authentication
Page navigation
Consent preferences

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:
Number of visitors
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources
Device and browser information

We may use services including:
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

We may use advertising platforms including:
Google Ads
Google Merchant Center
LinkedIn Ads

These cookies may track actions such as:
Form submissions
Product views
Website visits
Ad interactions
Conversion events

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow enhanced website functionality and personalisation, such as:
Remembering preferences
Embedded map functionality
Live chat tools
Video or media content

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services.

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.

Examples may include:
Google Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Shopify Privacy Policy:

https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

LinkedIn Privacy Policy:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Helpful browser guides:
Google Chrome:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

Microsoft Edge:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Mozilla Firefox:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

Safari:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. UK GDPR & PECR Compliance

PAD Technology aims to comply with:
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Data Protection Act 2018

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Where legally required, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may withdraw or modify your consent preferences at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

PAD Technology

https://padtechnology.co.uk

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.