Cookie Policy

for AAM Energy ltd (trading as Northgas.co.uk)

Introduction

AAM Energy, trading as Northgas.co.uk (“we,” “our,” “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (“Website”), and your rights in relation to cookie usage. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to enhance user experiences, enable website functionality, and provide information to the website owner.

There are two main types of cookies:

  1. Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
  2. Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.


Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. Without them, certain features (e.g., account login or shopping cart functionality) may not work.

  • Examples: Session identifiers, security tokens.
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content, design, and overall user experience.

  • Examples: Google Analytics.
  • Legal Basis: Consent.

3. Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies track your browsing activity to deliver targeted ads based on your interests. These cookies may be set by third-party partners.

  • Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
  • Legal Basis: Consent.

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language settings or region).

  • Examples: Preferences settings, media playback cookies.
  • Legal Basis: Consent.


Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on our Website:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration Third-Party?
_ga Analytics Tracks user behavior for Google Analytics. 2 years Yes
_gid Analytics Tracks unique users for Google Analytics. 24 hours Yes
_gat Analytics Throttles request rate for analytics. 1 minute Yes
csrftoken Essential Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. Session No
cookie_consent Essential Stores cookie consent preferences. 1 year No


How We Obtain Consent

Upon your first visit to our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Customize your cookie preferences.

Your choices will be saved for future visits. You can modify your preferences or withdraw consent at any time.


How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our Website. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:


Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies to provide additional functionality or advertising. These third parties may independently collect data about you through their cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for detailed information about how they handle your data:


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our practices, or the services we offer. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please check back periodically to stay informed.


Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

AAM Energy (trading as Northgas.co.uk)
Email: info@northgas.co.uk
Phone: 0191 415 3242\

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