Cookie policy

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) uses cookies on https://www.nuclearwasteservices.uk (“Website”). This Cookie Policy tells you about our use of cookies, and the choices you have.

About cookies

A cookie is a small amount of data stored on your computer or mobile device by a website, so the information in it can be retrieved later.

Cookies enable us to analyse how our Website is used and to monitor site performance, so we can create the best user experience. We may also use cookies to provide social media features.

In addition to the cookies used by our Website and our service providers, some cookies are placed by third parties such as Google Analytics.

How we use cookies

Cookies let us identify your device and track its unique interaction with our Website. We never use cookies to create a personal profile of you and we assess their performance anonymously, without identifying you personally (unless we are obliged to in response to any criminal or security related activity).

Strictly necessary cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to let you move around the Website.

Performance cookies

We also use cookies to help us to measure and improve the performance of our Website, to give you a better browsing experience and help measure the effectiveness of our online communications, letters and emails.

Advertising cookies

Finally, we may also use advertising cookies to present more relevant advertisements on other websites to viewers who’ve previously visited the Website. These cookies are also used to help measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

How can I view and control cookies?

To view cookies that have been stored on your computer or mobile device, check your browser settings. If you don’t want cookies, you can modify your browser so it notifies you when they are sent to it, or you can refuse cookies altogether. You can also delete cookies that have already been set.

If you set your computer to reject cookies, you can still browse our Website, but certain important features may not be available to you.

You can normally control all cookies via your web browser. You can usually find these settings in the Options or Preferences menu of your browser.

Alternatively, visit www.aboutcookies.org (opens in a new window) which has comprehensive instructions for a wide variety of browsers.

To manage third party advertising cookies, you will need to visit the cookies policy section on their websites to find out how they use cookies and how to control them.