Our Cookie Policy
EH Smith Group of Companies. Cookie Policy for: www.ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk
Ownership Disclaimer: This website (www.ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk) is owned and operated by the EH Smith Group of Companies. All data collected through cookies on this website is controlled and managed by EH Smith. Cookies are not shared between separate EH Smith websites and are domain-specific. All websites under the EH Smith Group of Companies will have their own Cookie Policy. For more information about how EH Smith Group of Companies processes your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
A web cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website, when visited by you, asks your browser to store on your device. Cookies are used to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login details. This helps websites function smoothly and provide a better user experience.
There are two main types of cookies:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (e.g. to remember your login).
- Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the website you are visiting. These are often used for advertising, analytics, or social media integration.
So what cookies do EH Smith Group of Companies use on www.ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk?
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and analyse how it performs. While we strive to use as few cookies as possible, some are essential for the website to function correctly. Others are optional and help us understand how you use our site.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the website.
Cookies Active on our Website:
Necessary Cookies
Required for our website to function and cannot be switched off. Usually only set in response to actions made by you when you request information on our website. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of our website will then not work. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
They enable core functionalities like:
- Logging into secure areas of our website.
- Protecting our website from malicious attacks.
You cannot opt out of these cookies, as they are required for the website to work properly. They do not store personally identifiable information.
Example:
| Cookie Name | Domain | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users’ unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookie and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our website. They collect aggregated and anonymous data about your browsing activity (e.g., page views, traffic sources) to improve user experience and site performance. We use tools like Google Analytics to track this information.
You can opt out of these cookies, but doing so means we will not be able to monitor site performance or improve your experience.
Example:
| Cookie Name | Domain | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | .ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk | The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your settings or preferences. They help provide a more tailored user experience.
Advertisement Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They help us build a better idea of our audience online and inform marketing decisions.
Your Rights
- You have the right to accept or reject cookies (except for necessary cookies).
- You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
- For more information on how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Record of Consent
We keep an anonymised record of when and how our users consented to the use of cookies on our website. This is required by law to prove that we obtained valid consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising).
- What we record:
- The date and time you gave consent, anonymised
- The types of cookies you agreed to (e.g., analytics, advertising).
- What we do not do:
- We do not link this record to your browsing activity or personal data, consent records are entirely anonymous.
- Consent records are stored separately from analytical data and are not linked, they are only used for compliance purposes.
This ensures we meet legal requirements without compromising the anonymity of your website data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last Updated: 24/04/2026