Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 31 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Ubrix Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses them on our website at https://ubrix.co.uk/ (the "Website"), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out more detail on how we process personal data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
By continuing to use our Website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the methods described in section 6.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
Cookies may be set by us ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services we use on our Website ("third-party cookies"). Some cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser ("session cookies"), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them ("persistent cookies").
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for comparable purposes. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies where applicable.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on our Website as follows:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting privacy preferences. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ubrix_session | Ubrix Ltd | Maintains your authenticated session when logged in to the platform | Session | First-party / Session |
| ubrix_csrf | Ubrix Ltd | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party / Session |
| cookie_consent | Ubrix Ltd | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | First-party / Persistent |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and measure how visitors move around our Website so that we can improve the way it works. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party / Persistent |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Third-party / Persistent |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users, expires after 24 hours | 24 hours | Third-party / Persistent |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Third-party / Persistent |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ubrix_lang | Ubrix Ltd | Remembers your language or regional display preference | 12 months | First-party / Persistent |
| ubrix_prefs | Ubrix Ltd | Stores non-essential interface preferences such as sidebar state | 12 months | First-party / Persistent |
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our Website. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any such cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party. The third parties whose cookies may be present on our Website include:
- Google LLC, Google Analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We will update this section if we add further third-party services to our Website.
5. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies we use may collect information that constitutes personal data under the UK GDPR, such as IP addresses or device identifiers. Where this is the case, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which sets out our lawful bases for processing, your rights, and how to contact us with data protection enquiries.
For analytics cookies relying on consent, the lawful basis for any associated personal data processing is also consent. For strictly necessary cookies, the lawful basis is legitimate interests in maintaining the security and functionality of our Website.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our cookie consent banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
6.2 Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers is available at:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
6.3 Opt-out tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising and certain analytics tracking using the following tools:
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Opting out using these tools does not necessarily remove cookies from your device; it may simply prevent the data collected from being used for certain purposes.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. There is currently no universally agreed standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT browser signals, but we will keep this under review as industry standards develop.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We review this Cookie Policy periodically and will update it to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable law, or our data practices. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated whenever changes are made. Where changes are significant, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our Website or through our cookie consent banner.
We recommend that you review this policy each time you visit our Website to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@ubrix.co.uk
Post: Ubrix Ltd, 4 McMillan Close, Saltwell Business Park, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE9 5BF
ICO registration: ZB730543
For data protection enquiries specifically, please mark your communication "For the attention of: Data Protection".