Oldbury MOT Testing Station Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to improve user experience, provide essential site functionality, and analyse how the site is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies used, and your choices regarding cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They store information that can be read by the website on subsequent visits. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (remain until they expire or are deleted).

Why we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary: to enable core site functionality (e.g., page navigation, access to secure areas).

Performance and analytics: to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve performance and content.

Functionality: to remember choices you make (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalised experience.

Advertising and third-party: to deliver relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness (only if applicable).

Types of cookies we use

The following are the categories of cookies that may be used on our site:

Strictly necessary cookies

Purpose: Required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples: session management, security, load handling.

Performance and analytics cookies

Purpose: Collect information about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, errors). Data is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples: Google Analytics or similar analytics services (if used).

Functionality cookies

Purpose: Remember user preferences and choices to enhance experience.

Examples: language preference, remembered form details.

Advertising and targeting cookies (if used)

Purpose: Deliver ads relevant to you and measure ad performance. These may be set by third-party advertising networks.

Examples: cookies from advertising partners, social media widgets.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties on our site (for example, analytics providers or social media features). We do not control third-party cookie practices. Please review the third party’s cookie and privacy policies for more information and how to opt out.

Your cookie choices and how to control cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies via their settings. Instructions vary by browser; check your browser’s help pages for details.

Opt-out tools: If third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics) are used, they may provide opt-out browser add-ons or preference controls.

Cookie banner/preferences: Where we provide an on-site cookie banner or settings control, you can use it to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Legal basis for processing (EEA/UK visitors)

For visitors in the EEA and the UK, we rely on:

Strictly necessary cookies: lawful basis of legitimate interests.

Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising): consent where required. You may withdraw consent at any time.

How long we keep cookies

Cookie lifetimes vary depending on their purpose:

Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: expire after a set period (ranging from a few days to several years). Exact durations depend on the specific cookie.

Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data collected through cookies. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will indicate when the policy was last revised. Please check back periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

Oldbury MOT Testing Station Limited, Unit 1 Bridge Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4BT

Email OldburyMOT@outlook.com

Phone 0121 552 1873