Cookies Policy
Last updated: 04/05/2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Aims Global Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), trading as hivispro.co.uk, uses cookies and similar storage and access technologies on our website www.hivispro.co.uk.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have adjusted your cookie settings or opted out in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information, normally consisting of just letters and numbers, which online services provide when users visit them. Software on your device (for example your web browser) can store cookies and send them back to the website on your next visit.
Cookies are used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. They can remember what’s in your shopping basket, support you to log in, or help us understand how visitors use our website.
Legal Framework
This Cookies Policy complies with:
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), which came into force on 5 February 2026
Under PECR, we are required to obtain your consent before storing or accessing information on your device, unless the cookie falls within a specific exception.
Cookies That Do NOT Require Consent (Exempt Categories)
Following the DUAA changes effective from 5 February 2026, the following categories of cookies and similar technologies do not require your prior consent:
Strictly Necessary – Essential for providing a service you have explicitly requested. Examples: Shopping cart functionality, login/session management, security and fraud prevention, automatic user authentication.
Statistical (Analytics) – Solely collect statistical information about how our website is used to make improvements. Examples: Total visits, page-by-page traffic analysis, user journey tracking (first-party only, not used for advertising).
Appearance (Functionality) – Adapt the appearance or function of our website according to your preferences. Examples: Language selection, font size, colour scheme, accessibility settings.
Emergency Assistance – Identify your device’s location to provide emergency assistance after you have requested it. Examples: GPS-based location for emergency services.
Important: For statistical and appearance cookies, while consent is not required, we must still provide you with clear and comprehensive information about these cookies and give you a simple and free opt-out mechanism.
Cookies That DO Require Consent
The following categories of cookies and similar technologies require your explicit consent before we can use them:
Marketing & Advertising – Track your browsing behaviour to deliver targeted advertisements. Examples: Google Ads, Meta/Facebook pixels, retargeting cookies.
Performance & Analytics (Third-Party) – Analytics used by third parties for their own purposes, or analytics data shared with advertising platforms. Examples: Third-party analytics that feed into profiling or advertising.
Social Media – Enable social media sharing and track interactions. Examples: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn sharing buttons.
Personalisation – Customise content based on your interests or behaviour. Examples: Content recommendations based on browsing history.
How We Use Cookies on hivispro.co.uk
First-Party Cookies (Set by Us)
hivispro_session – Strictly Necessary – Maintains your session and login status – Session duration
hivispro_cart – Strictly Necessary – Remembers items in your shopping basket – Session duration
hivispro_currency – Appearance – Remembers your selected currency preference – 1 year
hivispro_language – Appearance – Remembers your selected language – 1 year
hivispro_analytics – Statistical – Collects anonymised usage statistics to improve our website – 1 year
cookie_consent – Strictly Necessary – Records your cookie preferences – 90 days
Third-Party Cookies (Set by Our Service Providers)
Google Analytics – _ga, _gid – Statistical – Anonymised website usage statistics (configured as first-party, not shared for advertising)
Google Ads – _gcl_au – Marketing – Conversion tracking and remarketing (requires consent)
Meta/Facebook – _fbp – Marketing – Advertising and social media integration (requires consent)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
How to Give or Withdraw Consent
When you first visit hivispro.co.uk, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept All – consent to all non-exempt cookies
Reject All – only allow exempt (strictly necessary, statistical, appearance) cookies
Manage Preferences – choose which categories you accept or reject
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Your Rights Under PECR and UK GDPR
You have the right to refuse consent for non-essential cookies without being denied access to our website.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
You have the right to equal prominence – our “Accept” and “Reject” buttons are equally visible and accessible.
We do not use pre-ticked boxes, implied consent, or “cookie walls” that force you to accept cookies.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices or privacy policies of these third-party websites. Please review their policies before accepting cookies on their sites.
Data Collected via Cookies
Cookies may collect the following types of information:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Geographic location (broad, not precise, unless emergency assistance requested)
For full details on how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Current status: This policy reflects the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 changes effective from 5 February 2026.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@hivispro.co.uk
Post: Aims Global Ltd, 362 Derby St, Bolton, BL2 1BY, United Kingdom
Summary of Key Changes (DUAA 2025)
What Changed – Before DUAA – After DUAA (from 5 Feb 2026)
Analytics cookies – Required consent – Exempt if first-party and solely for statistical purposes
Appearance/functionality cookies – Required consent – Exempt if solely for user preference adaptation
Emergency cookies – Not specifically covered – New exemption for emergency assistance geolocation
PECR fines – Up to 500,000 pounds – Up to 17.5 million pounds or 4% of global turnover
Scope of PECR – Direct storage/access only – Now includes “instigating” third-party storage/access
Important: The statutory internal complaints handling duty under the DUAA comes into force on 19 June 2026. Ensure your business is prepared for this deadline. This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.