Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer’s hard drive by your web browser when you visit any website. They allow information gathered on one web page to be stored until it is needed for use on another, allowing a website to provide you with a personalised experience and the website owner with statistics about how you use the website so that it can be improved.

Some cookies may last for a defined period of time, such as one day or until you close your browser. Others last indefinitely.

Your web browser should allow you to delete any you choose. It also should allow you to prevent or limit their use.

Our website uses cookies. They are placed by software that operates on our servers, and by software operated by third parties whose services we use.

This website uses cookies to better the users experience while visiting the website. Where applicable this website uses a cookie control system allowing the user on their first visit to the website to allow or disallow the use of cookies on their computer / device. This complies with recent legislation requirements for websites to obtain explicit consent from users before leaving behind or reading files such as cookies on a user’s computer / device.

 

Cookies we use:

We use cookies in the following way:

  • To track how you are interacting with the website and remembering your search settings

These cookies are core to the website functionality and are automatically set as you use the website. Other than not using our website there is nor way to stop them from being set.

 

Third Party Functions

Our site, like most websites, includes functionality provided by third parties. A common example is an embedded YouTube video. Our site includes the following which use cookies:

  • Linkedin
  • Facebook

Disabling these cookies will likely break the functions offered by these third parties.

The cookies in use to deliver Google Analytics service are described in the table below.

Cookie Title Description
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Google Analytics

These cookies are used to store information, such as what time your current visit occurred, whether you have been to the site before, and what site referred you to the web page.
These cookies contain no personally identifiable information but they will use your computer’s IP address to know from where in the world you are accessing the Internet.Google stores the information collected by these cookies on servers in the United States. Google may transfer this information to third-parties where required to do so by law, or where such third-parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

 

Opt-Out

In order to provide website visitors with more choice on how data is collected by Google Analytics, Google has developed the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on communicates with the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js) to stop data being sent to Google Analytics. The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on does not affect usage of the website in any other way. A link to further information on the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on is provided below for your convenience.
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=None

For more information on the usage of cookies by Google Analytics please see the Google website. A link to the privacy advice for this product is provided below for your convenience.
http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html

 

Disabling Cookies

If you would like to restrict the use of cookies you can control this in your Internet browser. Links to advice on how to do this for the most popular Internet browsers are provided below for convenience and will be available for the Internet browser of your choice either online or via the software help (normally available via key F1).

 

INTERNET EXPLORER

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/Block-enable-or-allow-cookies

 

GOOGLE CHROME

https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en-GB&answer=95647&p=cpn_cookies

 

MOZILLA FIREFOX

http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Blocking%20cookies

 

APPLE SAFARI

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=32467

So why is compliance important?

Compliance in air conditioning and refrigeration is vital for several reasons:

Legal Obligations – Regulatory compliance is often mandatory and enforced by government authorities. Failure to comply can result in penalties, fines or legal consequences as well as reputational damage for organisations.

Energy Efficiency – Properly maintained systems operate more efficiently, consuming less energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Compliance promotes the use of energy efficient equipment and practices, leading to cost savings for users and a reduced environmental impact.

Long Term Sustainability – Compliance contributes to long term sustainability goals by promoting the use of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. This helps mitigate the impacts of climate change, reduces resource consumption and ensures safe and comfortable indoor environments for future generations.

Can We Help?

Non-compliance can result in penalties, fines or legal consequences, as well as potential environmental and health risks. Therefore it’s crucial for owners and managers of air conditioning and refrigeration systems to stay informed about relevant regulations and ensure compliance in all aspects of design, installation, operation and maintenance.

If you need advice on your legal responsibilities, please contact a member of the Mattair team on 01246 414922. We’re here to help ensure your systems are compliant and operating optimally.

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