Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Tipio Energy Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at tipioenergy.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we collect and process personal data, your rights under UK data protection law, international data transfers, and how to contact our Data Protection Officer.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

2.1 Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

2.2 Similar Technologies

We also use similar technologies that store information in your browser:

localStorage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, localStorage data does not expire automatically and remains until you manually clear your browser data or the website removes it. We use localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference.

References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR:

• Strictly necessary cookies (essential for the website to function) do not require your consent. These cookies are exempt because the website cannot operate properly without them.
• Non-essential cookies (such as analytics and preference cookies) require your prior consent before they can be placed on your device. We will only set these cookies if you actively choose to accept them.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to:

• Accept – We will use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website
• Reject – We will only use strictly necessary technologies required for the website to function (no analytics cookies will be set)

Your choice is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. We do not collect or store your consent choice on our servers – it remains entirely on your device.

4.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" in the footer of any page on our website. This will reopen the consent banner, allowing you to update your choice.

If you previously accepted analytics cookies and then choose to reject them:

• Google Analytics will stop collecting data immediately
• Existing Google Analytics cookies will be cleared from your browser
• Your new preference will be saved for future visits

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary Technologies

These technologies are essential for the website to function. They store your cookie consent preference so we can remember and respect your choice. These do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled.

Note: localStorage data persists until you manually clear your browser data or use the "Manage Cookie Preferences" option to reset your choice. It does not have an automatic expiry date like traditional cookies.

5.2 Analytics Cookies (Require Your Consent)

If you choose to accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content, navigation, and user experience.

Google Analytics is configured with the following privacy protections:

• IP anonymisation enabled – Your IP address is anonymised before being stored by Google
• Consent-gated loading – Google Analytics only loads after you click "Accept"; no data is collected until you give explicit consent
• No advertising features – We do not use Google Analytics data for advertising purposes
• No cross-site tracking – Data is not shared with other Google products for advertising or tracking across websites

Google is based in the United States. For information about international data transfers and the safeguards in place, please see Section 7 of our Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Resources

6.1 Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Google Analytics is the only third-party service that may set cookies on our website, and only if you have given your consent.

Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

6.2 Third-Party Resources

Our website includes a Google Calendar scheduling button that allows you to book consultations directly. When you interact with this feature, resources may be loaded from Google's servers. This is a functional feature and does not set tracking or advertising cookies, but your interaction with Google Calendar is subject to Google's privacy policy.

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to using our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Clear localStorage data

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Apple Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

8. Impact of Declining or Disabling Cookies

If you decline analytics cookies using our consent banner:

• The website will continue to function normally
• All pages, features, and content will remain accessible
• We will not collect any analytics data about your visit
• Your browsing experience will not be affected

If you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including strictly necessary ones) or clear localStorage:

• Your consent preference will not be remembered, and you will see the consent banner on each visit
• Some website features may not work as expected

9. Technical Platform

This website is a bespoke website built using React (frontend) and Node.js (backend), hosted on Replit.

The platform does not set any additional tracking or advertising cookies beyond those listed in this policy. No server-side session cookies are used.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our practices, or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.

If we make material changes to the types of cookies we use or how we use them, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website and, where appropriate, requesting your consent again.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

11. Further Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, including your rights under UK data protection law, please see our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy includes information about:

• How we use the data collected through analytics cookies
• International data transfers (including to Google in the United States)
• Your rights to access, rectify, erase, or object to processing of your data
• How to contact our Data Protection Officer
• How to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: hello@tipioenergy.com
Post: Tipio Energy Ltd, 96 Nower Road, Dorking RH4 3BX

For data protection enquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer, Todd Hill, using the details above or by telephone on 07881 335 076.