Mainstream Systems Ltd

Last updated: 16/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Mainstream Systems Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember your preferences, and improve the user experience. Some cookies are essential, while others help us understand how visitors use our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without them, the site may not function properly.

Examples:

  • Session management
  • Security and authentication
  • Load balancing

2.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website—such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and error messages.
They help us improve website performance and user experience.

Example:

  • Google Analytics (anonymised where appropriate)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.

2.4 Targeting / Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant content or advertisements.
We will only place marketing cookies with your consent.

Examples:

  • Google Ads
  • Social media tracking pixels (Facebook, LinkedIn)
3. Cookies We May Use
Cookie Name Type Purpose Expiry
PHPSESSID or session_id Essential Maintains session state End of session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics tracking 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics page tracking 24 hours
cookie_consent Functional Stores your cookie preferences 12 months
Marketing pixels (e.g., _fbp) Marketing Advertising and retargeting 3 months
4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that set cookies on our behalf, including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
  • Embedded content providers (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

These services have their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Managing Cookies

When you visit our website, you can choose which categories of cookies you accept or reject using our cookie banner or settings panel.

You can also adjust your browser settings to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear existing cookies
  • Receive alerts when cookies are being sent

Below are links for common browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. How Long We Keep Cookies

Cookies remain on your device for varying periods:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are manually deleted

Cookies used for analytics or marketing may have longer lifespans unless you remove them.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will appear on this page with the updated date.