Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026 · SpecialistLink Ltd
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyse usage, and improve your experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are an essential part of how modern websites function.
2. How SpecialistLink Uses Cookies
SpecialistLink uses a minimal number of cookies, focused on functionality and performance rather than tracking or advertising. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your browsing data.
Remembers whether you have accepted our cookie notice, so we don't show it again on every visit.
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Maintains your admin session if you are a registered garage administrator. Not set for regular visitors.
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Anonymised usage data to understand how our directory is used and improve search performance. No personal data is collected.
Internal metrics only
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. These include session management for authenticated users (garage administrators). These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core site functionality.
4. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use anonymised analytics data to understand how visitors navigate our directory and which searches are most common. This data is aggregated and never linked to individual users. No third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) are used without explicit consent.
5. What We Don't Do
- We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.
- We do not share cookie data with advertising networks.
- We do not track your browsing across other websites.
- We do not use cookies to build behavioural profiles.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all third-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on SpecialistLink, including persistent preferences and admin sessions.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. We will re-display the cookie consent banner if we make significant changes to our cookie usage.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
SpecialistLink
Email: privacy@specialistlink.co.uk
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.