COOKIES POLICY
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Wallis Shipping Services Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, including those operated under the wssl.co.uk domain and related group websites.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more generally and the rights available to you.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.
Cookies may be set by us (first party cookies) or by third parties whose services are used on our website (third party cookies).
HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies only where necessary to operate our websites effectively and, where appropriate, to help us understand how visitors interact with our websites.
We do not place any non essential cookies on your device unless and until you have provided your explicit consent via our cookie notice or preference settings.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are essential for the operation of our websites. They enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility and cannot be disabled via our cookie settings.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under UK data protection law.
Examples include:
- Security and fraud prevention cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent and preference management cookies
ANALYTICS / PERFORMANCE COOKIES
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites, for example which pages are visited most frequently and how users navigate through the site. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our websites.
Where you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use our websites. This information is used to compile reports on website activity and to help us improve our websites.
Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and processed by Google on servers located outside the UK. Such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under UK data protection law.
We will not set Google Analytics cookies unless you have given your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings.
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Functional cookies allow our websites to remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) and provide enhanced, more personalised functionality.
These cookies are not essential and will only be placed on your device if you give your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings.
MARKETING / ADVERTISING COOKIES
Where you consent to marketing cookies, we use Google Ads, provided by Google LLC, to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and, where enabled, to deliver advertisements that may be more relevant to you.
Google Ads cookies may be used to:
- Measure conversions and campaign performance
- Track interactions with advertisements
- Build a profile of interests based on browsing activity across different websites and devices
This information may be used by Google to show you adverts on third party websites.
We do not place Google Ads or other marketing cookies unless you have provided your explicit consent. You may refuse or withdraw consent at any time without affecting your ability to access our website.
MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences by category
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on our website.
THIRD PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies used on our websites are set by third party service providers, such as Google. We do not control these cookies directly and are not responsible for their operation.
Details of third party cookies in use, including their purpose and duration, are available through our cookie preference management tool.
Third party providers are responsible for complying with their own legal and regulatory obligations.
MANAGING COOKIES USING YOUR BROWSER
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
- Block all cookies
- Block specific categories of cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our websites.
Further information about cookies and how to manage them can be found at:
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance or how we use cookies. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect when posted.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Wallis Shipping Services Ltd
Email info@wssl.co.uk