Cookie Policy

01Introduction

1.1This Cookie Policy explains how Airtex UK Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.airtexuk.com (the "site").

1.2This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 ("PECR"), the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018 ("DPA 2018"), as enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO").

1.3It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

02Who We Are

This site is operated by Airtex UK Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

For the purposes of UK data-protection law, Airtex UK Limited is the data controller in respect of any personal data collected through cookies on this site.

03What Are Cookies?

3.1A "cookie" is a small text file that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember information such as preferences or previous actions.

3.2This policy also covers "similar technologies" — for example pixels, tags, local storage, session storage and software development kits — which perform comparable functions. For convenience, we refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy.

3.3Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies – set by this website.
• Third-party cookies – set by another domain, such as an analytics or video-embedding provider.
• Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them.

04Our Legal Basis

4.1Under PECR, we may only place cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of a service you have requested, or if you have given your informed consent. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.

4.2We rely on:

• The "strictly necessary" exemption in PECR Regulation 6(4) for cookies essential to the site's core functionality;
• Your consent for all other cookies, captured via our cookie banner on first visit and through our preference controls thereafter.

4.3Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, the corresponding UK GDPR lawful bases are Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests, limited to strictly necessary cookies) and Article 6(1)(a) (consent) for all other cookies.

05Categories of Cookies We Use

We group cookies into four categories, in line with ICO guidance.

5.1 Strictly necessary

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security and remembering your cookie preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the site will not work properly without them.

5.2 Preference (functional)

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make — such as preferred language or region — to provide enhanced, more personal features. They are set only with your consent.

5.3 Performance & analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting information anonymously and in aggregate. They help us improve how the site works. They are set only with your consent.

5.4 Marketing

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising or social-media partners to build a profile of your interests. We do not currently use marketing cookies; should this change, we will update this policy and request fresh consent.

06Cookies We Currently Use

The table below sets out the cookies currently in use on www.airtexuk.com. We review this list regularly and update it as cookies change.

If we introduce new cookies, we will update this table. Where new cookies require consent, we will re-prompt you through the cookie banner before they are set.

07Third-Party Cookies

7.1Some cookies on this site are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the relevant third party's own privacy and cookie notices.

7.2Where we use Google Analytics, we configure it to use IP-anonymisation, to disable advertising features, and to respect Do-Not-Track signals where available.

7.3Further information about these providers is available from:

• Google — policies.google.com/privacy
• YouTube — youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies

08Managing Your Cookie Preferences

8.1When you first visit the site, our cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject all non-essential, or manage your preferences by category. Rejecting non-essential cookies is as straightforward as accepting them.

8.2You can change your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer of the site, or by clearing cookies for airtexuk.com in your browser, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.

8.3You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, although doing so may affect functionality on this and other websites. Guidance for common browsers:

• Google Chrome — support.google.com/chrome
• Mozilla Firefox — support.mozilla.org
• Apple Safari — support.apple.com
• Microsoft Edge — support.microsoft.com

8.4Further independent guidance is available at ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies.

09Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry-standard response to DNT signals. Where a major third-party provider (such as Google Analytics) offers DNT or Global Privacy Control (GPC) support, we enable it. Our cookie banner remains the authoritative way to express your preferences.

10Personal Data & Your Rights

10.1Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data (for example, an online identifier). Where that is the case, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:

• The right to be informed;
• The right of access;
• The right to rectification;
• The right to erasure;
• The right to restrict processing;
• The right to data portability;
• The right to object;
• Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

10.2To exercise any of these rights, or if you have a question about cookies or our use of personal data, please contact us at info@airtexuk.com.

10.3You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office:

11International Transfers

Some third-party cookie providers (for example, analytics or video platforms) may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we rely on the safeguards the provider puts in place, including UK adequacy regulations, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, or the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, as appropriate.

12Changes to This Policy

12.1We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

12.2Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner on your next visit and, where we rely on consent for new processing, we will seek fresh consent.

13Contact Us

Questions, comments or requests regarding this Cookie Policy are welcome and should be addressed to: