This Cookie Policy explains how Leyland Transport uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We believe in transparency — this page tells you exactly what we use, why we use it, and how you can control it.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner about how visitors use the site.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly or that help us improve your experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or to sell your data.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
- To protect the security of booking form submissions (CSRF protection)
- To remember your accessibility preferences (font size, high contrast, etc.)
- To remember your cookie consent choices
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- To keep you signed in to any secure areas of the site
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function — security, form submission, session management | Session |
| Preference | Remembers your accessibility settings and cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors use our site (aggregated & anonymized) | Up to 26 months |
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to operate. Without them, features such as our booking form and secure admin areas would not function. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website cannot function without them.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
- PHPSESSID — PHP session cookie that maintains your session while filling out booking forms. Deleted when you close your browser.
- csrf_token — A security token to protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery attacks. Session duration.
- leyland_a11y — Stores your accessibility preferences (font size, contrast, etc.) set via the Accessibility widget. Stored in localStorage, 1 year.
- leyland_cookie_consent — Records your cookie consent decision to prevent repeated prompts. 1 year.
5. Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable us to remember your choices so we can provide a more personalized experience on your next visit. These include your accessibility widget settings (text size, high contrast mode, dyslexia font, link highlighting, and reduce motion preferences).
These cookies are stored in your browser's localStorage rather than as traditional cookies, but operate in the same way. They expire after 1 year or when you use the "Reset All Settings" button in the Accessibility widget.
6. Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymized data about how visitors use our website — such as which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information helps us improve the site and our services.
Any analytics we use are configured to:
- Anonymize IP addresses so individuals cannot be identified
- Not share data with third parties for advertising purposes
- Respect your Do Not Track browser settings where technically feasible
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent via our cookie banner.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Our website embeds a Google Maps iframe on the Contact and Service Areas pages. Google may set cookies when you interact with the embedded map. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, which we have no control over.
We do not embed social media tracking pixels, advertising networks, or other third-party tracking technologies on our site.
8. Managing Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner at the bottom of the page
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menu
- Accessibility widget: Use the "Reset All Settings" button to clear your locally stored accessibility preferences
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from working correctly, including the booking form.
9. Browser Controls
To manage cookies directly in your browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies
10. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, our cookie banner gives you the option to:
- Accept all cookies — including preference and analytics cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies — only essential cookies will be set
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. The cookie banner will reappear and allow you to make a new choice.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. Any changes will take effect when we post the revised Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us:
- Phone: (407) 357-0678
- Email: [email protected]