Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At Habitech, we use cookies to keep track of your activity on our site and to remember you when you return. They cannot harm your computer and we do not store any sensitive personal information such as credit card details in the cookies we create.
Our Use of Cookies
To make full use of our site, your computer, tablet or mobile phone will need to accept cookies. Our cookies do not store sensitive information such as your name, address or payment details; they simply hold a reference key that allows us to identify you when you return to our site.
If you prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from our site, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the help menu of your particular browser (or your mobile phone's manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
Cookies We Use
The following table explains the cookies we use and why:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 — used to persist session state. | 2 years |
hp_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
When you visit our site you may notice some cookies that are not related to Habitech. If you go on to a page that contains embedded content (for example, from YouTube), you may be sent cookies from these websites. We do not control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Social Sharing Cookies
If you use the social sharing tools on our site to share content with your friends and networks, you may be sent cookies from these third-party websites. We do not control the setting of these cookies, so please check those websites for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please bear in mind that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our site may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies then any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies as this function itself requires placement of an opt-out cookie on your device.
Managing Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all websites by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Further Information
For more general information about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org.
If you have questions about this cookie policy, please contact us:
- Email:
- Telephone: 01256 638500
- Post: Habitech Limited, Unit K, The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8FL