DW Health & Safety Ltd
1. Introduction
DW Health & Safety Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a health and safety consultancy. We use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This Cookies Policy explains:
What cookies we use
Why we use them
The lawful basis for their use
How you can control them
This policy is written in accordance with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- UK Data (Use & Access) Act 2025
For broader information about personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They can:
✓ Enable website functionality
✓ Remember preferences
✓ Provide usage statistics
Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data, such as IP addresses or device identifiers.
3. Our Principles
We apply the following principles to our use of cookies:
✓ Transparency
✓ Data minimisation
✓ Proportionality
✓ No behavioural advertising
✓ No sale of personal data
✓ No unfair influence on user choice
4. Consent and No‑Nudging Commitment
Under PECR, we obtain consent before setting non‑essential cookies.
We are committed to ensuring that:
✓ Accept and Reject options are presented with equal prominence
✓ No option is pre‑selected
✓ No emotionally persuasive or misleading language is used
✓ Refusing analytics cookies does not disadvantage you
✓ Withdrawal of consent is as easy as giving it
We do not rely on:
✗ Continued browsing
✗ Browser settings
✗ Implied consent
You may:
✓ Accept all cookies
✓ Reject non‑essential cookies
✓ Manage preferences
You may change your choice at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on our website.
5. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for core website functionality, security, load balancing, access control, and storing your cookie preferences. They do not require consent.
Strictly Necessary Cookies Table
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
DYNSRV | Server load balancing | Session |
SERVERID / similar | Server routing and stability | Session |
wordpress_test_cookie | Tests if browser supports cookies | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies authorised users | Session |
wordpress_sec_* | Security and authentication | Session |
wp-settings-* | Stores admin preferences | 1 year |
wp-settings-time-* | Stores admin timestamps | 1 year |
et-pb-recent-items-colors | Saves editing interface preferences | Persistent |
et_fb_clipboard | Enables secure editing clipboard | Session |
et-editor-viewport | Stores viewport size for editor | Session |
et-pb-visibility-* | Module visibility preferences | Session |
__cf_bm | Bot and threat detection | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance | Grants access after challenge | Up to 1 year |
cf_chl_2 | Challenge management | Session |
cf_chl_prog | Challenge progress | Session |
__cf_chl_rc_* | Rate‑limiting and security | Session |
wordfence_verifiedHuman | Human visitor verification | 24 hours |
wfwaf-authcookie-* | Determines authorised access | Up to 12 hours |
wpo_cache_* | Caching and performance | Various |
cookie_notice_accepted | Stores cookie preference | 12 months |
Lawful Basis:
Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR – Legitimate Interests
PECR exemption – Strictly necessary
These cookies cannot be disabled via our banner because the website cannot function without them.
B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated statistical information about how visitors use our website.
This may include:
✓ Pages visited
✓ Time spent on pages
✓ Device type
✓ Approximate geographic region
✓ Referring source
We configure analytics:
✓ Without behavioural advertising
✓ Without cross‑site marketing tracking
✓ For statistical reporting only
Analytics Cookies Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years | |
_ga_<container-id> | Maintains session state | 2 years | |
_gid | Distinguishes users per day | 24 hours |
Lawful Basis:
Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR – Consent
Where analytics are configured strictly for aggregate statistics, Recognised Legitimate Interests under the UK Data (Use & Access) Act 2025 may apply.
Analytics cookies are not set unless consent is provided.
6. International Data Transfers
Where analytics providers process data outside the United Kingdom:
Appropriate safeguards are applied
UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or equivalent safeguards are used
7. Managing Cookies
You may:
✓ Accept or reject cookies via our banner
✓ Adjust preferences via the “Cookie Settings” link
✓ Delete cookies through your browser
Refusing analytics cookies will not prevent you from accessing the website.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies via browser settings may affect functionality.
8. Retention
Cookie retention periods are listed in the tables above.
Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary for statistical reporting and is reviewed periodically.
9. Updates to This Policy
We review this policy:
Annually
When website technologies change
When regulatory requirements change
The latest version will always appear on this page dated 26th Feb 2026
10. Contact
DW Health & Safety Ltd
Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
If you are dissatisfied with our handling of cookies or personal data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk