Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Vallum Group uses cookies to:
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate the site | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| location_preference | Remembers your location settings | 6 months |
These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and remarketing | 3 months |
| ads_preferences | Stores advertising preferences | 1 year |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and report website trends.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
We embed Google Maps to help you find our location. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
We use social media buttons and plugins from platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their features.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
To manage cookies in your browser:
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will update our practices as standards evolve.
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can control these through your device settings:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Vallum Group
Military Road
East Wallhouses
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE18 0LL
Email: vicky@vallumgroup.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 143 467 2055