Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Essex Plant Hire uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.essexplanthire.com.
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites operate correctly, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors interact with website content.
How We Use Cookies
Depending on the features and services enabled on our website, cookies may be used to:
- Support essential website functionality
- Maintain website security
- Remember visitor preferences
- Support enquiry forms and website features
- Understand website traffic and visitor behaviour
- Monitor performance and identify technical issues
- Improve our website and services
Types of Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for essential website functions, such as security, maintaining sessions and remembering cookie consent preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies do not normally require consent where they are essential to provide a service requested by the visitor.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Depending on the analytics services used, information collected may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on individual pages
- How visitors arrived at the website
- Device and browser information
- General location information
- Website performance and usage patterns
Analytics information helps us identify opportunities to improve website content, performance and usability.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies may remember choices or preferences to provide a more convenient browsing experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where used, marketing cookies may help us measure advertising effectiveness or display relevant advertising through third-party platforms.
These cookies will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Third-Party Cookies
Some website features may use external services, which can include analytics providers, maps, embedded videos, security services or social media platforms.
Where these services place cookies, their use may also be governed by the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies.
Cookie Consent
Where required by law, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
You should be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies through the consent options provided on our website.
Rejecting non-essential cookies should not prevent you from accessing the main information and services provided by our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Where available, you can review or change your cookie preferences using the cookie settings controls on our website.
You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies.
Please be aware that disabling certain essential cookies may affect website functionality.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. These are known as session cookies.
Other cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted. These are known as persistent cookies.
The duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and the service responsible for placing it.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact Essex Plant Hire using the contact information provided at www.essexplanthire.com.