Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how VC Materials uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle your personal data more generally.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to keep them secure, to remember your preferences and to help website owners understand how their site is being used.
By continuing to browse our website after seeing our cookie banner, or by adjusting your cookie settings using the tools we provide, you can control which non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
This website is operated by VC Materials, a building and construction materials supplier based in the United Kingdom. When we refer to “we”, “us” or “our” in this Cookie Policy, we mean VC Materials.
We are responsible for deciding how and why cookies are used on this website. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us using the details set out in the Contact & Further Information section below.
We group the cookies used on this website into the following categories to help you understand what they do:
- Strictly necessary cookies – these are essential to make the site work and to enable core functions such as page navigation, secure areas of the website, the shopping basket and checkout.
- Performance and analytics cookies – these help us understand how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most often) so we can improve site performance and usability.
- Functionality cookies – these allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region or login details, so that your experience is more convenient and personalised.
- Targeting and advertising cookies – if used, these help us and our partners show you relevant adverts and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Some cookies are session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a longer period or until you delete them.
This section describes the main cookies we set when you use our website and what they are used for. The exact cookies in use may change over time as we improve and update our website, but they will always fall into the categories described in this Cookie Policy.
The table below gives examples of the types of cookies we use, their purpose, category and typical duration.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vc_session | Used to manage your session on the website, including keeping you logged in as you move between pages. | Strictly necessary / session | Until you close your browser |
| vc_cart_id | Stores the reference to your shopping basket so that the items you add are remembered during your visit. | Strictly necessary / session | Until you close your browser |
| vc_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so that the cookie banner does not reappear every time you visit. | Strictly necessary / persistent | Up to 12 months |
| vc_analytics_id | Helps us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website in an aggregated way. | Performance and analytics / persistent | Up to 24 months |
| vc_remember_me | Allows the website to remember you on your next visit if you choose a “remember me” or similar option. | Functionality / persistent | Up to 12 months |
In addition to the cookies we set directly, we may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third-party cookies may, for example, support website analytics, embedded content or advertising.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors find and use our site, which pages are most popular and whether users encounter errors. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify you directly, but it may use your IP address or a unique identifier for your device or browser.
Advertising and remarketing cookies (if enabled) allow us or our partners to show you more relevant adverts on other websites and to measure the performance of our marketing campaigns.
Because third parties may change the cookies they use, we do not list every individual third-party cookie here. However, these cookies will always operate within the categories described in this Cookie Policy and can be controlled through your browser or our on-site cookie tools where available.
You are in control of which non-essential cookies are stored on your device.
Using our cookie tools: When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner or pop-up that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can usually update your preferences at any time by revisiting the banner or cookie settings link, where available at the bottom of the page.
Using your browser settings: Most web browsers also let you manage cookies through their settings. You can usually:
- See which cookies are stored on your device;
- Delete existing cookies;
- Block all cookies or only certain types of cookies;
- Set the browser to alert you when a website wants to place a cookie.
If you choose to block or delete cookies via your browser, this may affect not only our website but also other websites you visit. For detailed instructions, please refer to the help section of your browser or the support pages for your device.
If you choose to disable or reject certain cookies, parts of our website may not function properly.
In particular:
- You may not be able to log in, stay logged in or access secure areas such as your account or supplier portal.
- Your shopping basket, checkout and order process may not work correctly or may forget the items you add.
- We may not be able to remember your preferences, such as your delivery details or language options, meaning you may need to re-enter information on each visit.
- The content and recommendations you see may be less relevant to you, and some features may appear slower or less responsive.
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot usually be disabled through our on-site tools.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in our services or in applicable laws and guidance.
When we make significant changes, we will take appropriate steps to inform you, which may include displaying a notice on our website or updating the cookie banner. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us by email at contact@vcmaterials.co.uk or by using the contact form on our website.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, including your rights and how to exercise them, please read our Privacy Policy.
You can also contact us using the details provided on our Contact page if you need further assistance.
