Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.

They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and provide anonymised data to help us improve user experience.

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website.

They enable functions like security, network management, and accessibility.

You cannot disable these cookies through our consent tool, but you can block them in your browser (note: this may affect site functionality).

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

For example, we use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised information including:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Browser type and device used

This helps us improve our Website content and design.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember your preferences for example, your region or language and provide enhanced features and personalisation.

d. Targeting & Advertising Cookies (for future use)

If enabled in the future, these cookies would be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their performance.

You will be notified and asked for consent before we use them.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website such as embedded videos, maps, or social media sharing buttons (e.g. YouTube, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter).

We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy or cookies policies for more information.

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here are links for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our Website.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

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

Browns IT Ltd (trading as GBWS)

Email: info@gbws.co.uk

Website: gbws.co.uk