Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences and session state — and help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
Some cookies are set by us ("first-party cookies"); others are set by third-party services that appear on our pages.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. We ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time using the button below:
Cookies We Use
| Category | Name / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | PHPSESSID PHP / Thermophi |
Maintains your session on the server. Required for the contact form CSRF security token to work correctly. | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| Essential | thermophi_cookie_consent localStorage / Thermophi |
Stores your cookie consent preferences locally in your browser so we don't ask again on every visit. | 12 months |
| Security | _GRECAPTCHA Google reCAPTCHA |
Set by Google reCAPTCHA v3 to distinguish human users from automated bots on our contact form. | 6 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _ga_* Google Analytics (if enabled) |
Used to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the website — e.g. pages visited, time spent — to help us improve the site. Only set with your consent. | Up to 2 years (_ga); 24 hours (_gid) |
| Preferences | Site preference cookies Thermophi |
Remember display or interface preferences. Only set with your consent. | 12 months |
Note on reCAPTCHA: Google reCAPTCHA v3 collects hardware and software information (device and application data) and sends it to Google for analysis. This is an essential security measure. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences for this site at any time using our settings panel:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website (e.g. the contact form may not work without session cookies).
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgement of the revised policy.
More Information
For more details on how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: a.chapoy@thermophi.com