This Cookie Policy explains how YASHICOM LTD (“YASHICOM”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at yashicom.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we use your personal data more generally.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to give site owners information about how the site is used. We use only what is necessary to provide a good experience and to improve our site.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary: These are essential for the website to function. For example, they may support security, load balancing, or access to secure areas. You cannot turn these off if you want to use the site.
Preference (functional): We use a local storage value (similar in purpose to a cookie) to remember your theme choice (light or dark mode) so that your preference is kept when you move between pages or return to the site. This is stored under the key yashicom-theme in your browser’s local storage. It does not identify you personally and is not shared with third parties.
Analytics and marketing: At present we do not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies on our website. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and, where required by law, obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
3. How long do cookies last?
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period (e.g. until an expiry date or until you delete them). Our theme preference is stored in local storage and remains until you clear it or change it. We do not set long-lived tracking cookies.
4. How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, or to delete existing ones. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the site works (for example, your theme preference may not be remembered). For more information, see your browser’s help section or visit aboutcookies.org.
To clear the theme preference stored in local storage, use your browser’s developer tools (e.g. Application or Storage tab) to clear local storage for yashicom.co.uk, or use the theme toggle on the site to switch between light and dark—the new choice will be stored.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised when we do. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact: For questions about our use of cookies or your data, please contact us at hello@yashicom.co.uk.