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Cookie Policy

Effective date: 2026-03-16

1. About Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This policy explains how Howell Systems (https://howellsystems.co.uk), operated by Howell Systems Ltd, uses cookies.

2. Cookies We Use

We only use strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the website to function. These cookies do not require consent under UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

Cookie Purpose Duration
laravel_session Manages your session (login state, form data) 2 hours
XSRF-TOKEN Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks 2 hours
*_remember_web_* Keeps you logged in if you select "Remember me" 5 years

3. Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform that is fully cookieless. Umami does not set any cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individual users across sessions or websites. No opt-in or consent is required for Umami under UK PECR.

4. Third-Party & Tracking Cookies

We do not use any third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or social media cookies. We do not participate in any ad networks or cross-site tracking.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling the strictly necessary cookies listed above may prevent the website from functioning correctly (e.g. you may not be able to log in).

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

7. Contact

For questions about this policy, contact us at connor@howellsystems.co.uk.