Cookie Policy & Control
Version Control
| Version | Date | Owner | Notes |
| 1.0 | 18/08/2026 | Kingspan Water & energy | Initial Release |
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Kingspan Water & Energy Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on Kingspan Water & Energy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information through cookies and similar technologies.
This Policy explains:
- What cookies are
- Why we use them
- What information cookies collect
- Which cookies may be used on our websites
- How you can manage your preferences
- How third parties may process information collected through cookies
- How we review and maintain our cookie practices
This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
2. About Us
This website is operated by: Kingspan Water & Energy Ltd
Registered Address: 180 Gilford Road, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT63 5LF
Email: contact@kingspan.com
Telephone: 028 3836 4400
Data Protection Contact: KWE_GDPR@kingspan.com
3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to support the operation of websites and to improve the experience of visitors.
Cookies may allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences
- Enable website functionality
- Improve website performance
- Enhance website security
- Measure website usage
- Analyse visitor behaviour
- Support marketing activities
- Deliver relevant content and advertising
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are removed when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website.
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by authorised third-party service providers.
4. Technologies We Use
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies that perform similar functions.
These may include:
Pixel Tags: Small pieces of code used to understand visitor interactions and marketing performance. Examples include:
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Meta Pixel
- Google Ads Conversion Tags
Local Storage: Information stored within your browser to support website functionality and preferences.
Tracking Scripts: Scripts deployed through approved tag management platforms, such as Google Tag Manager.
Tags and Analytics Tools: Website analytics and measurement tools that help us understand how our websites are used and how they can be improved.
5. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the technologies used on a website and the preferences selected by a visitor, cookies and similar technologies may collect information such as:
- IP address (where permitted)
- Device type
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system
- Approximate location information
- Website pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths and user journeys
- Search terms used on the website
- Referring websites
- Marketing campaign interactions
- Form interactions and conversions
- Video engagement metrics
The information collected is used to improve website performance, user experience, content effectiveness and marketing effectiveness.
1. Cookie Categories
| Strictly Necessary Cookies |
These cookies are essential for the operation, security and functionality of the website. Examples include cookies used for:
These cookies cannot normally be disabled because the website cannot function correctly without them. Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests |
| Functional Cookies |
Functional cookies help personalise and improve your experience. Examples include:
Legal Basis: Consent |
| Analytics and Performance Cookies |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites. We use this information to:
Analytics technologies may include:
The information collected is generally aggregated and used for reporting and website optimisation purposes. Legal Basis: Consent |
| Marketing and Advertising Cookies |
Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of campaigns and provide relevant content to website visitors. These technologies may be used to:
Marketing technologies may include:
Legal Basis: Consent |
2. Website Technologies
The following technologies may be used on our websites.
| Google Tag Manager |
Google Tag Manager is used to manage scripts and technologies deployed on our websites. Google Tag Manager does not generally collect personal data directly but may be used to deploy analytics, functionality and marketing technologies in accordance with your cookie preferences. |
| Google Analytics 4 |
Google Analytics helps us understand:
Provider: Google LLC |
| HubSpot |
HubSpot helps manage:
Provider: HubSpot Inc. |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag |
LinkedIn Insight Tag helps measure the effectiveness of LinkedIn campaigns and understand professional audience engagement. Provider: LinkedIn Corporation |
| Google Ads |
Google Ads conversion technologies help measure campaign effectiveness and advertising performance. Provider: Google LLC |
| Meta Pixel |
Meta technologies support advertising measurement and campaign attribution on Facebook and Instagram platforms. Provider: Meta Platforms Inc. |
| Algolia Search |
Algolia supports website search functionality and helps us understand search behaviour and content discoverability. Provider: Algolia SAS |
| Storyblok |
Storyblok provides content management functionality and may support website performance and content analytics features. Provider: Storyblok GmbH |
3. Embedded Third-Party Content
Our websites may include embedded content and services provided by third parties including:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Google Maps
- Social media platforms
- Interactive tools
- Calculators and configurators
- Webinar and event platforms
These providers may place cookies or collect information when visitors interact with embedded content.
Visitors should review the privacy information provided by the relevant service provider.
4. Representative Cookie Inventory
The following table provides examples of cookies commonly used across our websites.
Note: Individual websites may not use all cookies listed below.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Category |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Visitor Analytics | Analytics |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Session Analytics | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | User Identification | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Traffic Management | Analytics |
| gclau | Google Ads | Conversion Tracking | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads | Advertising Measurement | Marketing |
| test_cookie | Google Ads | Service Validation | Marketing |
| li_fat_id | Conversion Attribution | Marketing | |
| li_gc | Consent Management | Marketing | |
| bcookie | Browser Identification | Marketing | |
| bscookie | Secure Browser Identification | Marketing | |
| lidc | Load Balancing | Marketing | |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Visitor Tracking | Marketing |
| __hstc | HubSpot | Visitor Analytics | Marketing |
| __hssc | HubSpot | Session Tracking | Marketing |
| messagesUtk | HubSpot | Chat Functionality | Functional |
| _fbp | Meta | Campaign Attribution | Marketing |
| fr | Meta | Advertising Delivery | Marketing |
| YSC | YouTube | Video Analytics | Functional |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | User Preferences | Functional |
| algoliaAnalyticsClientId | Algolia | Search Analytics | Functional |
| CookieConsent | Consent Platform | Consent Storage | Necessary |
A detailed cookie inventory is maintained separately and reviewed periodically to ensure it remains accurate.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.
You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You may update your preferences at any time by selecting the Cookie Settings option available on the website.
6. Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw or change your consent choices at any time through the Cookie Settings tool available on the website.
Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
7. Browser Controls
Most internet browsers allow users to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Restrict cookies
- Block third-party cookies
Please note that some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.
8. Third-Party Providers
Our websites may use services provided by third-party providers including:
- HubSpot
- Meta
- YouTube
- Funnel
- Algolia
- Storyblok
These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Further information can be obtained from the relevant provider's privacy documentation.
9. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process information outside your country of residence.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable.
10. Policy Governance and Review
This Cookie Policy is reviewed periodically and whenever significant changes occur to:
- Website technologies
- Tracking technologies
- Analytics tools
- Marketing platforms
- Regulatory requirements
We also review this Policy when new technologies are introduced to our websites.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Laws and regulations
- Technology platforms
- Website functionality
- Business practices
The latest version will always be published on this website.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Kingspan Water & Energy Ltd
Address: 180 Gilford Road, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT63 5LF
Email: contact@kingspan.com
Website: waterandsafestorage.kingspan.com/ie/