Cookie Policy

About this Policy

SUM OF PARTS PUBLISHING LTD is responsible for the operation of this website and for the use of cookies under its control. References to “we”, “us” and “our” mean SUM OF PARTS PUBLISHING LTD.

We aim to use cookies in a clear and proportionate way. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies and similar technologies should only operate after you have made an affirmative choice.

This policy describes the types of cookies that may be used. The actual cookies present on the website depend on the website configuration, active features and any third-party services connected to it.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your device when you visit. They can help a website remember certain information, maintain technical functions or recognise a returning browser.

Some cookies are temporary and are removed when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a set period or until you remove them.

Similar technologies may also store or access information on your device. References to cookies in this policy include comparable technologies where relevant.

Why We Use Cookies

Depending on the website features in use, cookies may help us to:

• Keep essential website functions operating correctly.
• Support website security and protect forms from misuse.
• Remember your cookie preferences.
• Understand general website performance, where analytics tools are enabled with the required consent.
• Improve the accessibility, reliability and usability of website pages.

We do not use this policy as permission to place cookies for unrelated purposes. Any additional use must be explained and, where required, supported by your consent.

Types of Cookies

Cookies can serve different purposes. The categories below explain how they are generally classified.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for functions you request or for the secure and effective operation of the website. They may support basic page navigation, security features, form functionality or the recording of your cookie preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where they meet the applicable legal exemption. We aim to limit them to functions that are genuinely necessary.

Analytics and performance cookies

If analytics tools are enabled, these cookies may collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are viewed, general traffic patterns and technical performance.

This information may help us understand which parts of the website are useful and identify areas that need improvement. Analytics cookies are not treated as strictly necessary and should only be used after the required consent has been given.

Preference cookies

These cookies may remember choices such as display preferences or other settings, where those features are available. If a preference cookie is not strictly necessary, it will only be activated where the required consent has been obtained.

Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies may be used by advertising or social media services to measure campaigns or support relevant advertising. They are not essential to browsing this website and should remain inactive unless you have given the required consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain website features may be provided by external service providers. If these services are enabled, they may place their own cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with the relevant feature.

Examples may include website analytics, embedded media, security services, maps or social media content. The providers involved will depend on the services actually installed or embedded on the website.

Where third-party technologies are used, we will take reasonable steps to identify the relevant providers, explain their purposes and provide the required consent controls before non-essential technologies operate.

Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy terms. You should review their privacy and cookie information where you use their services.

Cookie Consent and Preferences

Where non-essential cookies are used, you should be given a clear choice to accept or reject them before they are placed on your device. You should also be able to select individual categories where the consent tool provides category-level controls.

You can choose not to accept analytics, preference or marketing cookies without being prevented from accessing ordinary website content.

If you have already made a choice, you should be able to revisit or change it through the website’s cookie settings control, where available.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal. Once consent is withdrawn, the relevant non-essential cookies should no longer be used and should be removed where technically appropriate.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to view, restrict or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. You may also be able to configure your browser to notify you when a website attempts to store a cookie.

Browser controls vary by provider and device. You can consult the help pages for your browser for instructions on managing cookies.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect certain website functions, including features that rely on essential technical cookies or saved preferences.

How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookie duration depends on the purpose of the cookie and the provider that sets it.

• Session cookies generally remain active while your browser session is open and are normally removed when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until their stated expiry date or until you delete them.

We aim to use appropriate durations for the function being provided and to avoid keeping cookies for longer than reasonably necessary. The precise expiry period should be checked against the actual cookie configuration and the relevant provider’s documentation.

There is no single retention period that applies to every cookie. The duration depends on its purpose, technical design and applicable requirements.

Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookie information may relate to an identifiable person or device. Where this happens, we handle that information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Depending on the cookie and service involved, information may include device identifiers, browser information, general website activity or technical details. We do not intend to collect information through cookies that is unnecessary for the stated purpose.

For further information about the personal information we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it and the rights available to you, please read our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy when website features, cookie technologies, service providers or applicable requirements change.

Where a change materially affects the cookies used or the choices available to visitors, we will update the relevant information and, where required, request consent again before using the affected non-essential cookies.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically so they remain informed about how cookies are used on the website.