Cookie Policy for GLID Wind Farms TopCo Limited
Last Updated: 11th November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how GLID Wind Farms TopCo Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://glidwindfarms.com. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display settings) over time.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for website functionality (e.g., security, session management). These do not require user consent.
- Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Functionality Cookies
Enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences).
- Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant ads and track effectiveness. These require explicit consent.
Specific Cookies We Use
Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis properly. |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report.
The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
| _gid | 1 day | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the collected data includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | 1 minute | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK law (UK GDPR, PECR, and DUAA 2025), we must:
- Obtain freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent for non-essential cookies.
- Provide a clear and accessible cookie banner with equal options to accept or reject cookies.
- Allow users to withdraw consent at any time.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via:
- Our cookie banner
- Browser settings
Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g., analytics providers). We ensure these parties comply with UK data protection laws.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our cookie practices. Please check this page regularly.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your data rights, contact:
Email: ask@xceco.co.uk
Address: Grimsby Operations Base, North Quay, Grimsby, DN31 3SY
Legislation
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA 2025)
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018)
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
