Last Updated: January 9th, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Hill’s Vulcanising (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.hills-vulcanising.com] (“the Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them using your browser settings or our website cookie consent tool.
For details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
To accommodate changes in our services, personal data practices, changes in technology, and legal developments, this Cookie Policy may change over time without notice to you. We may add, change, or remove portions of the Cookie Policy when we feel it is appropriate to do so.
We encourage you to review our Cookie Policy periodically. Each time you submit personal information or use our services, you agree to be bound by the then current terms of the Cookie Policy. Whenever we update the Cookie Policy, we will change the date to indicate when the changes were made (located at the top of this page).
What Are Cookies, and Their Use
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed. The types of data collected through some cookies include device identifiers, browsing event data, technical information, IP address, and approximate location that may be considered personal under the GDPR. Any such data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and protected by appropriate safeguards.
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience while improving the speed of your future interactions with our website. These cookies on our Website are set by third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel)
- PayPal or Stripe (payment processing)
- YouTube or Vimeo (embedded video content)
We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the third parties’ own privacy or cookie policies for more information.
Types of Cookies We Use
Hill’s Vulcanising uses the following types of cookies on its Website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and for you to browse and use the Website’s features. These cookies cannot be turned off and include functions like allowing us to hold your items in your cart while you are shopping online. They also enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without them, some parts of the website would not function properly. Examples include login and authentication cookies, as well as session cookies used for shopping carts or checkout processes. Legal basis: these cookies do not require consent because they are necessary for providing the service you requested.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
__cf_bm | 1 hour | This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. |
_cfuvid | session | Cloudflare sets this cookie to track users across sessions to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services |
m | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stripe sets this cookie for fraud prevention purposes. It identifies the device used to access the website, allowing the website to be formatted accordingly. |
cookies.js | session | No description available. |
cookieyes-consent | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. |
__stripe_mid | 1 year | Stripe sets this cookie to set a unique session identifier to recognize users across sessions. |
__stripe_sid | 1 hour | Stripe sets this cookie to set a unique session identifier for a single session. |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | session | WooCommerce sets this cookie to record if there are any items in the WooCommerce shopping cart. |
woocommerce_cart_hash | session | WooCommerce sets this cookie to determine when cart contents/data changes. |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | 2 days | WooCommerce sets this cookie to make a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database for each one. |
AWSALBCORS | 7 days | Amazon Web Services set this cookie for load balancing. |
ASP.NET_SessionId | session | Issued by Microsoft’s ASP.NET Application, this cookie stores session data during a user’s website visit. |
cookietest | session | The cookietest cookie is typically used to determine whether the user’s browser accepts cookies, essential for website functionality and user experience. |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
sbjs_migrations | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_current_add | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_first_add | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_current | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_first | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_udata | session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
sbjs_session | 1 hour | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and stores user action information in cookies. This analytical and behavioural cookie is used to enhance the visitor experience on the website. |
__ssid | 1 year 1 month 4 days | The domain of this cookie is owned by Veinteractive.com. This cookie contains a numerical identifier. It is used to identify and collect behavioural information about users of client sites. |
_swa_u | 1 year 1 month 4 days | This cookie is set by SiteWit and is used for stats report and analytics. |
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
AWSALB | 7 days | AWSALB is an application load balancer cookie set by Amazon Web Services to map the session to the target. |
Uncategorised
Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
nfd-enable-cf-opt | 1 day | Used to enable Cloudflare performance and optimisation features. |
Managing Cookie Consent Preferences
Use of the Website requires the acceptance of essential cookies. You may choose to opt out of non-essential cookies via our website cookie consent banner when you first visit our site or via your web browser if it permits such functionality. Through our website cookie consent banner, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manually select which types of non-essential cookies you refuse (Manage preferences option). You can change your cookie settings at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link, typically located in the website footer. Please be advised that opting out of non-essential cookies or adjusting your browser settings may affect your use of the Website and your ability to access certain features of the Website or engage in financial transactions through the Website.
Depending on your web browser, you may also have the ability to manage or delete cookies through settings found in your web browser. To assist you in managing your preferences, please find below the steps on how to limit and delete cookies for certain browsers:
Brave: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security
Firefox: Protection Settings > Privacy and Security
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data > Cookies and other site data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Site settings > Cookies and site data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Please consult the settings preferences on your web browser for further information on how to manage or delete cookies via your internet browser. Please note that if you choose to opt out of cookies in one web browser, you must opt out of any other web browsers on each computer, mobile device, and tablet you use. Suppose you have previously accepted cookies through our cookie consent banner, which you later choose to opt out of. In that case, we recommend refreshing your browser and clearing cookies using your web browser.
Governing law
The Cookie Policy in the UK is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This Cookie Policy is also intended to sit alongside and meet the requirements of the UK GDPR Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
How To Contact Us
For more information on how Hill’s Vulcanising processes data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about the cookie practices of our organisation, please contact us at the following:
Hill’s Vulcanising
79 Timberbottom
Bradshaw
Bolton
BL2 3DQ
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Arthur James Hill
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request or investigate your concern as quickly as we can, but no later than 30 days from the date of receipt of your query.