Cookies Policy.
Document Version: 2026.11
Effective Date: 11/08/2026
Date last updated: 11/08/2026
Introduction
ACS-APT Computer Systems Ltd (hereafter referred to as “ACS-Apt” or “ACS”)’s Cookie Policy.
This page describes how we treat the information provided by our website visitors, what other information we gather and how we use it, and why we sometimes need to store “cookies”
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy
About Cookies
Cookies are strings or small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, and devices when you access a website. They help the website function correctly, improve the user experience by remembering preferences, analyse website performance, and support security.
There are two cookie categories:
Session Cookies: are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: these remain on the device until they expire or are deleted
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems
Examples include cookies used for:
· Website security
· User authentication
· Load balancing
· Session management
· Fraud prevention
· Consent preferences
· Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
Functional Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics to measure how many visitors use our website so we can improve performance and user experience.
Information may include:
· Page Visited
· Time spent on pages
· Device Type
· Browser Information
· Approximate location
Where used, the analytic data is aggregated and anonymised where possible
Examples include Google Analytics
Analytics cookies are only placed after your consent.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help monitor the website functionality and identify technical issues
These cookies help us:
· Measure page performance
· Detect Errors
· Improve loading speed
· Monitor uptime
Marketing and Advertising Cookies: Marketing cookies are used to help deliver relevant Advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Third-Party Cookies
Some Cookies may be placed by trusted third parties providing services on our behalf
These Providers may include:
· Microsoft
· YouTube
· Sage
These organisations may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing these providers' privacy notices for more information.
These cookies may be used to:
· Track browsing activity
· Measure advertisement performance
· Build visitor profile
Examples may include:
· Google Ads
· LinkedIn Insight Tags
Marketing cookies are only used after obtaining your explicit consent.
Cookies Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Decline non-essential cookies
Manage your cookie preferences
We will store your preferences, and you can change them at any time through the cookie settings on our website.
Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent controls because they are essential to the operation and security of the website.
Managing Cookies
You can prevent or restrict the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s Help section for information about how to manage cookie settings.
Most web browsers allow you to:
· View stored cookies
· Delete Cookies
· Block Cookies
· Configure preferences
· Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our website.
Cookie Retention
The actual retention period for cookies may vary depending on the type of cookie and the relevant service provider.
Cookie Type
Typical Retention - Duration
Session Cookies - Until the browser is closed
Functional Cookies - Up to 12 Months
Analytics Cookies - Up to 26 Months
Marketing Cookies - Up to 24 Months
Consent Cookies - Up to 12 months
Personal information that you submit to us through this website will only be used for the purposes for which it was requested, for example, to respond to an enquiry. We will not use this information for other purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.
We will not disclose your personal information to third parties except where necessary for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy, where you have provided consent where required, or where we are legally required or otherwise permitted to do so.
International Data Transfer
Some third-party cookie providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs and where required by applicable data protection law, ACS-APT will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place
These may include:
· UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
· UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses
· Adequacy Regulations where applicable
· Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
Further information about international data transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on the circumstances and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
· Withdraw consent
· Request access to personal data
· Request correction of inaccurate information
· Request deletion of personal data
· Restrict processing
· Object to certain processing activities
· Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Further information about your rights and how to exercise them is available in our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
· Changes in Legislation
· Changes to our website
· Changes to technology
· Changes to the cookies we use.
The latest version of this Cookie Policy will be published on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our Cookie Policy or use of our cookies, please contact
For the attention of:
Data Protection Officer - Sailesh Devlukia
ACS-Apt Computer Systems Ltd
Unit 22, Empire Centre
Imperial Way
Watford, Hertfordshire
WD24 4YH
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1923 244 444
Email: contact@acs-apt.com
Website: www.acs-apt.com
ACS-Apt Computer Systems Ltd - Registered in England with Company Registration No 02447522 and VAT Registration No: GB-541257853.