Last updated: 1 April 2026

Cookie Policy

A straightforward explanation of the cookies TowManVan uses, what they do, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device on your next visit and remember certain preferences or session information. Cookies cannot execute code or carry viruses.

Alongside cookies, we may use similar local storage technologies (such as sessionStorage and localStorage in your browser) for the same essential session purposes. This policy covers both.

The Law and Your Consent

In the UK, the use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) - which sit alongside UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Under PECR:

Strictly necessary cookies - those essential for a website or app to function (for example, session cookies that keep you logged in) - can be set without consent.
Analytics, marketing, and performance cookies - those that are not strictly necessary - require your prior, informed consent.

TowManVan does not use advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking cookies. We use a small number of analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) to understand how our Platform is used in aggregate, which helps us improve the service.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Cookie Type	Duration	Consent
_ga	Google LLC	Distinguishes unique users on the website. Used by Google Analytics 4 to count session and page-view data in aggregate.	Analytics	2 years	Required
_ga_XXXXXXX	Google LLC	Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. Stores and counts page views for the specific Analytics property.	Analytics	2 years	Required
Session cookies (various names, e.g. __session, connect.sid)	TowManVan	Maintains your login session while you are signed in. Deleted automatically when you close your browser.	Strictly Necessary	Session (deleted on browser close)	Not required
XSRF-TOKEN / _csrf	TowManVan	Security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on form submissions.	Strictly Necessary	Session	Not required

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of the website (for example, you may not be able to stay logged in).

Instructions for the most common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (Mac): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

You can also visit allaboutcookies.org for independent guidance on managing cookies across browsers and devices.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your browsing on any website that uses it, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer). This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript to prohibit sending data to Google servers.

Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) header. TowManVan does not currently respond automatically to DNT signals, but you can achieve the same result by managing your cookies directly as described above.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (for example, app store badges linking to Apple App Store or Google Play Store). These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies over which TowManVan has no control. We recommend reviewing the relevant policies before clicking through.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time - for example, if we change the analytics tools we use or if legislation changes. We will notify you of material changes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

The current version of this Cookie Policy is always available at towmanvan.co.uk/legal/cookies.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@towmanvan.co.uk.

CityGrip Ltd (trading as TowManVan) - Cookie Policy effective 1 April 2026.