Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18 February 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Hian Technologies Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit:

https://www.hiantechnologies.co.uk

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

It is designed to comply with:

• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive
• Spanish LSSI-CE

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve security, analyse usage, and remember preferences.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored until expiry or manual deletion
• First-party cookies – set by our website
• Third-party cookies – set by external services

3. Legal basis for using cookies

We use cookies only where permitted by law:

Strictly necessary cookies

Used under legitimate interest, as they are essential for website operation and security. No consent required. All other cookies (analytics, marketing, preferences) used only after prior user consent, obtained via a compliant cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

4. Categories of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Purpose:

• Website security
• Network management
• Form submission integrity
• Load balancing or hosting functionality

Legal basis: legitimate interest.

Retention: limited to operational necessity.

4.2 Analytics cookies (only if enabled)

Purpose:

• Understand how visitors use the website
• Improve usability, performance, and content relevance

Legal basis: consent.

Activated only after acceptance in the cookie banner. If analytics services are configured to anonymise IP addresses and limit tracking, we apply those safeguards.

4.3 Marketing or tracking cookies

Purpose:

• Deliver relevant professional communications or advertising
• Measure campaign effectiveness

Legal basis: explicit consent.

Not deployed unless the user actively accepts. We do not use intrusive behavioural profiling inconsistent with a professional B2B engineering context.

5. Third-party cookies

Where third-party services are used (for example analytics, hosting, or embedded content), those providers may set cookies.

We ensure:

• Data protection safeguards
• Lawful transfer mechanisms where data leaves the UK/EEA
• Contracts consistent with GDPR processor requirements

Users should also review the privacy notices of relevant third parties.

6. Cookie duration

Cookies remain on your device only for the period necessary for their function:

• Session cookies: deleted when the browser closes
• Security cookies: short operational duration
• Analytics cookies: limited retention consistent with privacy-by-design principles

Exact durations may vary depending on configuration and legal requirements.

7. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

7.1 Cookie banner

On first visit, you are presented with options to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Configure preferences

Your choice is stored and can be changed at any time.

7.2 Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Receive alerts before storage

Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Withdrawal of consent

Where cookies rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time by:

• Reopening the cookie settings banner, or
• Adjusting browser controls

Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

9. International data transfers

If cookie-related data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we apply:

• Adequacy regulations, or
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
• Equivalent lawful safeguards.

10. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Legal or regulatory changes
• Technical configuration updates
• Service improvements

The latest version will always be published on our website.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding cookies or data protection:

Email: [email protected]

Postal address:

Hian Technologies Ltd
6 The Terrace, Rugby Road
Lutterworth
Leicestershire, LE17 4BW
United Kingdom