Last updated: 26/10/25
At Emerald Green Energy Ltd T/A Emerald Solar (“we”, “our”, “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies on our website emeraldsolar.co.uk (“website”).
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, tracking site usage for analytics, and enabling essential features.
2. Types of cookies we use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, certain services like the cookie consent banner and secure login may not work.
Purpose: Ensure the proper functioning of the website and maintain user sessions.
Examples: Cookie consent management, authentication cookies.
Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to improve its functionality and user experience.
Tools Used: Google Analytics, Hotjar
Purpose: Track user behavior, page visits, site traffic, and performance.
Data Collected: Anonymized data about user activity (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on site).
Expiration: 1 year
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language selection or previously entered data) and provide enhanced features for your convenience.
Purpose: Remember language, theme settings, or region preferences.
Examples: Language or currency preference cookies.
Expiration: 1 year
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing activities across different websites and may help us show you targeted ads based on your interests.
Tools Used: Meta Pixel, Google Ads
Purpose: Provide targeted advertisements and analyze their effectiveness.
Expiration: 1 year
3. Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party services that may set cookies on your device, including:
YouTube (Google): Used to embed videos on our website, which may set cookies for video analytics and personalized content.
Google Maps: Cookies are used to enable the embedded map feature and track usage.
Social Media Widgets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter): These services may set cookies to allow you to share content and track your activity across the web.
For more details on third-party cookies, please review their privacy policies.
4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies through a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, and advertising cookies).
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
Changing browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through the settings menu, where you can delete cookies, block certain types, or set your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed.
Using our cookie management tool: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie consent banner.
If you block or delete certain cookies, some features of the website may not work as intended.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you can request it be updated.
Right to Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Object: You can object to our use of your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data (such as for cookies), you can withdraw that consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
If you have any questions or would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@emeraldsolar.co.uk
Address: 1 Cranmore Dr, Shirley, Solihull B90 4RZ
6. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, how we use cookies, or your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: info@emeraldsolar.co.uk
Address: 1 Cranmore Dr, Shirley, Solihull B90 4RZ
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy.