Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide website owners with information about how the site is being used.

2. Our Cookie Policy

Hydrel uses only essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, advertising, or personalization purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies Only

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as:

• Maintaining your session as you navigate the site
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Providing security features
• Enabling basic website functionality

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

Hydrel does not use:

• Analytical or tracking cookies (Google Analytics, similar services)
• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Performance cookies for optimization beyond essential functions
• Social media tracking cookies
• Personalization cookies

5. Third-Party Cookies

We do not work with third-party services that place cookies on your browser for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes. Cookies from external websites are not controlled by Hydrel.

6. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)

Browser Instructions:

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Delete browsing data → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Exceptions
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner appears. This banner informs you that only essential cookies are used. You can accept, reject, or learn more about our cookie practices through this banner.

8. Consent Preferences

Your consent preference is stored locally in your browser. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings

9. Legal Basis for Cookies

Under UK and EU regulations, cookies are permitted when:

• They are essential for the functioning of the website (no consent required)
• You have given explicit consent for their use

All cookies used on this website are essential for functionality and do not require consent to function properly.

10. Data Retention

Essential cookies are retained for the duration of your visit to the website. Cookie consent preferences are stored until you clear your browser cookies.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Hydrel may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Hydrel
39 Willow Brook
Taunton, Somerset
TA1 2PJ
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1823 284 719