Last updated: January 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Set directly by our website (aksi-lit.com) and only readable by us.
Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
What they do:
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)
Retention: Session cookies (deleted when you close browser) or up to 1 year
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.
What they do:
Third-party services:
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: Up to 26 months
Data shared: Anonymized usage data with Google
Purpose: Enhance website functionality and provide personalized features.
What they do:
Third-party services:
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Consent
Retention: Up to 2 years
Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
What they do:
Third-party services:
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: Up to 2 years
Data shared: Browsing behavior with advertising partners
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | AKSI LIT LTD | Stores your cookie preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | AKSI LIT LTD | Maintains user session | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
| _fbp | Browser identification | Marketing | 90 days | |
| li_sugr | Browser identification | Marketing | 90 days | |
| NID | Google Maps | Map preferences and settings | Functional | 6 months |
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy Policy | Google Analytics Opt-out |
| Google Ads | Advertising | Google Privacy Policy | Ad Settings |
| Social media advertising | Facebook Privacy Policy | Facebook Ad Preferences | |
| Professional advertising | LinkedIn Privacy Policy | LinkedIn Ad Preferences | |
| Google Maps | Location services | Google Privacy Policy | Browser settings |
When you access our website through mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used:
Managing mobile tracking:
| Cookie Type | Legal Basis | UK Law Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Legitimate Interest | PECR Regulation 6(4) |
| Analytics Cookies | Consent | PECR Regulation 6(1) |
| Functional Cookies | Consent / Legitimate Interest | PECR Regulation 6(1)/(4) |
| Marketing Cookies | Consent | PECR Regulation 6(1) |
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
We will notify you of significant changes through:
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Address: 1 South Leckaway Cottage, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 1XF
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respecting your privacy choices.