Cookies
What this site sets, when it sets it, and how to change your mind.
Analytics stays off until you agree
Analytics cookies are not necessary for the site to work, so under UK rules they cannot be set unless you opt in. Until you press Accept, Google Analytics is not downloaded or run at all. Choosing Reject keeps it that way.
We do not use advertising or personalisation cookies at all, and we do not sell or share what the analytics collect.
What we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| scg-cookie-consent | Local storage (not a cookie) | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics, so you are not asked again. | Set only once you choose Accept or Reject. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Counts visits and shows which pages are used, so we can improve the site. | Set only if you choose Accept. Rejecting leaves them unset. |
| scg:contact-draft-token | Session storage (not a cookie) | Keeps a random recovery token in this browser tab. It does not contain your name, email, phone number or message. | Set only if you tick the dedicated recovery checkbox on a contact form. |
Optional contact draft recovery
Contact draft recovery is separate from Google Analytics consent. Nothing is saved unless you tick the dedicated recovery checkbox on a contact form. The checkbox is off by default.
If you opt in, this browser tab keeps only a random recovery token in session storage. Your form fields are sent securely to SCG, encrypted at rest and kept for up to seven days if the enquiry is unfinished. A completed draft is removed within 24 hours.
Unticking the checkbox clears the unfinished draft. Closing the tab removes its browser token. For further information about how SCG handles personal data, read the SCG privacy policy.
Changing your choice
Clear this site's data in your browser and the banner will appear again on your next visit, letting you choose differently. You can also block cookies for this site entirely in your browser settings — the site works normally either way.
Questions
If you want to know more about how we handle data, get in touch and we will point you to the right person.