Last updated: 16 July 2026

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Heywood MOT Station may use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

It explains:

• What cookies are;
• Why they may be used;
• the different categories of cookies;
• when your consent may be required;
• how you can accept or reject non-essential cookies; and
• How can you change your preferences?

This policy applies to the website operated by Heywood MOT Station.

2. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files or pieces of data that websites may store on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other device.

They allow a website to recognise a device or remember information about a visit. For example, a cookie may remember:

• whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies;
• a preference selected on the website;
• information required to keep a form secure;
• how visitors move between pages; or
• whether third-party content has been loaded.

Cookies may be placed directly by the website you are visiting or by another organisation whose technology appears on the website.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The rules do not apply only to traditional browser cookies. They may also apply to other technologies that store information on, or access information from, a user’s device.

These technologies can include:

• tracking pixels;
• web storage;
• scripts and tags;
• device fingerprinting;
• software development tools;
• link tracking; and
• similar identifiers.

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, commonly called PECR, regulate the use of these storage and access technologies. Where the information collected is personal data, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 may also apply.

4. How Our Website May Use Cookies

Depending on the website tools currently installed, cookies may be used to:

• deliver pages and essential website functions;
• protect forms and website systems from misuse;
• remember cookie consent choices;
• maintain website security;
• diagnose technical faults;
• remember visitor preferences;
• measure website traffic and performance;
• understand which pages visitors use;
• display embedded maps, videos, or review content;
• support social media features; or
• measure advertising activity.

Not every category described in this policy will necessarily be used.

5. Types of Cookies

Cookies are commonly grouped by their purpose.

The main categories that may apply to this website are:

• strictly necessary cookies;
• preference or functional cookies;
• analytics cookies; and
• advertising or targeting cookies.

6. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required to provide a website feature that you have requested or to support essential technical functions.

They may be used for purposes such as:

• protecting the website and forms from malicious activity;
• maintaining secure website sessions;
• balancing website traffic;
• remembering your cookie consent choice;
• submitting a form securely; or
• delivering another essential website function.

7. Preference and Functional Cookies

Preference or functional cookies may remember choices you make so that the website can provide a more personalised or convenient experience.

They might remember:

• display preferences;
• language or region choices;
• accessibility settings;
• information entered during a website session; or
• settings for an embedded service.

8. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help a website owner understand how visitors use the website.

They may collect information such as:

• the pages visited;
• the time spent on a page;
• the general source of a visit;
• device and browser information;
• interactions with website buttons;
• website errors; and
• general patterns of website use.

9. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to:

• measure advertising performance;
• record conversions;
• build visitor profiles;
• show personalised advertising;
• limit how often an advert is displayed; or
• track visitors across websites and services.

10. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some website features may be provided by third parties.

A third party may place or access cookies when its content or service is loaded. It may also receive technical information such as an IP address, browser details or the page being viewed.

Possible third-party services may include:

• map providers;
• video platforms;
• review widgets;
• social media embeds;
• website analytics services;
• online booking systems;
• spam-prevention tools;
• payment services; and
• advertising platforms.

11. Embedded Maps and Content

The website may include an embedded map to show the location of Heywood MOT Station or content provided by another platform.

Embedded content can sometimes allow the third-party provider to:

• recognise a visitor’s device;
• receive the visitor’s IP address;
• set cookies;
• measure interactions; or
• connect website activity with an existing account on its platform.

12. Changing Your Cookie Preferences

Changing your preference will affect future use of optional cookies. It may not automatically delete cookies already stored on your device.

You can remove existing cookies through your browser settings.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

13. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete individual cookies;
• delete all cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• block all cookies;
• restrict cookies for certain websites; or
• configure when cookies may be stored.

The method varies by browser and device. Use the privacy, security or cookie settings within your browser for current instructions.

Blocking every cookie may affect essential website functionality. For example, the website may be unable to remember your cookie preferences and may ask you to make a choice again.

Browser controls may not manage every type of storage or tracking technology. The website’s own preference control should therefore also be used where available.

14. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies.

Session cookies

Session cookies usually operate only while a browser is open and are removed when the browser session ends.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on a device for a defined period or until they are deleted.

Cookie durations should be proportionate to their purpose. The website should not use an indefinite or unnecessarily long duration without a valid reason.

The exact duration of every cookie must be confirmed through the website audit and included in the cookie table.

15. Personal Information and Cookies

Some cookie information may be personal data, particularly where it can identify or distinguish a device or be linked with other information about an individual.

Where cookie use involves personal data, further information about how Heywood MOT Station uses, shares and protects that information is available in our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy should be read alongside this Cookie Policy.

16. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

• website technology changes;
• cookies are added or removed;
• a new provider or plugin is introduced;
• embedded services change;
• consent requirements change; or
• The relevant laws or regulatory guidance are updated.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated date.

Where the use of non-essential cookies changes materially, visitors may be asked to provide a new consent choice.

17. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or the website’s use of cookies, contact:

Heywood MOT Station

1A Adelaide Street

Heywood

Greater Manchester

OL10 4HQ

United Kingdom

Telephone: 01706 618181

Mobile: 07925 952298

Email: info@heywoodmotstation.co.uk