Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the website owner about how visitors use their site.

There are two main types of cookies distinguished by how long they remain on your device:

• Session cookies — These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for as long as your browser session lasts. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are typically used to enable core website functionality such as maintaining a login session or retaining the contents of a shopping basket.
• Persistent cookies — These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time after you close your browser, or until you manually delete them. They are used for purposes such as remembering your preferences or tracking your return visits for analytics.

In addition to first-party cookies (set directly by HTBS), we may also use third-party cookies set by external service providers, such as analytics platforms, when you visit our website. These are described in further detail below.

2. How We Use Cookies

Highly Tactical British Security Ltd uses cookies on this website for several purposes, all of which are designed to deliver a better, safer, and more personalised experience for our visitors. Specifically, we use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly and securely across your browsing session
• Remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not prompt you repeatedly
• Analyse how visitors navigate and interact with our website in order to improve its structure and content
• Monitor website performance, identify errors, and diagnose technical issues
• Retain information you have entered in forms to prevent loss of data if you navigate away temporarily
• Enable third-party services such as Google Analytics to provide us with anonymised usage statistics
• Facilitate any social media integrations or sharing functionality where applicable

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties. Where your consent is required for the use of non-essential cookies, we will obtain this before placing those cookies on your device.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK PECR and UK GDPR. Even if you select "Reject Non-Essential Cookies" through our cookie banner, these cookies will remain active as they are fundamental to the website's operation.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular, and to see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored. You may opt out of performance cookies by selecting "Reject Non-Essential Cookies" in our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.

Functional cookies include cookies that remember your preferences, such as language settings, and those that retain information you have entered in forms during your visit.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on other sites. They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you may experience less targeted advertising.

Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device. We will only set marketing cookies where you have selected "Accept All" in our cookie consent banner, or where you have otherwise provided consent.

4. Cookie Table

The following table lists the specific cookies used on the HTBS website, along with details of their provider, purpose, and duration. This table is updated periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage.

Please note that this table may not represent an exhaustive list of all cookies used. Third-party services may set additional cookies that fall outside our direct control. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for full details.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These cookies are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties, and HTBS has no control over how these companies use the data collected.

The third-party services that may set cookies on our website include:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC) — Used to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• LinkedIn — If you interact with any LinkedIn social sharing or follow buttons, LinkedIn may set cookies. Please review LinkedIn's Cookie Policy for further information.
• Facebook / Meta — If you interact with any social sharing functionality, Meta may set cookies. Please review Meta's Cookie Policy for further information.

We regularly review the third-party services we use and will update this policy when new third-party cookies are introduced or existing ones are removed.

6. Managing Your Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Via our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may select "Accept All", "Manage Preferences", or "Reject Non-Essential" at that point. You can revoke or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our website.

Via Your Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Instructions for the most common browsers are provided below:

Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience of this website and other websites you visit. Some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

7. Cookie Consent

In accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This consent is obtained through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website.

How we obtain and record your consent:

• On your first visit, a clearly visible cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page
• The banner provides clear options to "Accept All", "Manage Preferences", or "Reject Non-Essential" cookies
• Your preference is recorded in a first-party cookie (cookieconsent_status) so the banner does not appear on subsequent visits
• Only strictly necessary cookies are placed before consent is given
• Your consent record includes the date and type of consent given

Withdrawing Consent: You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies (which will remove the stored preference) and revisiting our website, where the cookie banner will be displayed again. Alternatively, you may contact us at cookie.queries@highlytactical.co.uk and we will advise you further.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent prior to the withdrawal.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies through your browser settings or via our consent banner, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience of our website and potentially of other websites you visit. The specific impacts depend on which categories of cookies you disable:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies disabled: Core website functions may break. Forms may not submit correctly, session data may not be preserved between page loads, and your cookie preferences may not be remembered. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies disabled: We will not be able to collect information about how you use the website. This means we may be less able to identify and resolve issues that affect your experience. No direct impact on website functionality for you as a user.
• Functional Cookies disabled: Certain enhancements and personalised features may not function correctly. Form data may not be retained if you navigate away from a page temporarily.
• Marketing Cookies disabled: You will still see advertisements online, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You will not receive targeted advertising based on your visit to our site.

If you experience any issues with the website as a result of changing your cookie settings, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 and we will do our best to assist you.

9. Updates to This Policy

Highly Tactical British Security Ltd reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. We may update this policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in our website functionality, updates to applicable legislation, or changes in guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this page. Where required by law, or where changes are significant, we may also notify users directly — for example, by displaying a new cookie consent banner or, where we hold your contact details, by sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies on our website. Your continued use of this website following any changes to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment of those changes.

Previous versions of this Cookie Policy are available upon written request by contacting us at cookie.queries@highlytactical.co.uk.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below. We will endeavour to respond to all cookie-related enquiries within 10 working days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. You can contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.

You may also wish to review our Privacy Policy for full details of how we handle your personal data, and our Terms of Service for the terms governing use of this website.