1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains how TORGEER (operated by UNIVERSALHOMEANDTECH LTD, Company No. 16534780, ICO Registration: ZC044007) uses cookies on torgeer.co.uk.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session (login, cart) | Session |
| cart_token | Links your shopping cart as a guest | 30 days |
| torgeer_cookies | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymised and aggregated.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks ad performance | 90 days |
| fr | Facebook - advertising and analytics | 90 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| torgeer_welcome_shown | Prevents welcome popup showing repeatedly | 7 days |
| Tawk.to cookies | Live chat widget functionality | Various |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or customise which categories of cookies you allow. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
- Using your browser's built-in cookie management settings
4. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:
Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including the ability to log in and use the shopping cart.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook/Meta: Meta Privacy Policy
- Tawk.to: Tawk.to Privacy Policy
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: support@torgeer.co.uk
- Post: UNIVERSALHOMEANDTECH LTD, 15a Shrubbery Road, London, SW16 2AS
- ICO Registration: ZC044007
Last updated: March 2026