Cookie Policy

SoWatt (https://so-watt.co.uk) uses cookies to enhance your experience and ensure our website functions effectively. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them. As a UK-based website, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve site functionality, analyse performance, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies We Use

We only use the following cookies:

1. Google Analytics Cookies
  • Purpose: These cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website, such as page visits and time spent on the site. This helps us understand user behaviour and improve our website.
  • Type: Analytical/Performance
  • Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Data Collected: Anonymised user interactions (e.g., page views, session duration)
2. Cloudflare Turnstile Cookies
  • Purpose: These cookies help protect our website from spam and abuse by verifying users are not bots. They ensure secure and seamless access to our services.
  • Type: Strictly Necessary
  • Examples: cf_chl_, cf_clearance
  • Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year
  • Data Collected: Verification data to confirm non-bot activity

Why We Use Cookies

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Cloudflare Turnstile cookies are essential for website security and functionality. They cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.
  • Analytical Cookies: Google Analytics cookies help us improve our website by understanding how it is used. These are optional, and you can disable them (see below).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions.
  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
  • Cloudflare Turnstile: These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Third-Party Data Sharing

  • Google Analytics: Anonymised data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
  • Cloudflare Turnstile: Data is processed by Cloudflare to ensure site security, as outlined in their Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. Since our cookies collect limited, mostly anonymised data, contact us at [insert contact email] if you have questions about your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at info@so-watt.co.uk.

Last Updated: 12th September 2025