Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be stored for varying lengths of time and contain different types of information.

2. Our Cookie Usage

Xequo uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the basic functionality of our website. We do not use cookies for tracking, profiling, or marketing purposes.

3. Types of Essential Cookies We Use

Consent Management Cookies

Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences (accept or decline)
Duration: 1 year
Essential: Yes - Required to remember your privacy preferences

Session Cookies

Purpose: Maintain basic website navigation and session functionality
Duration: Session only (deleted when you close your browser)
Essential: Yes - Required for website functionality

Security Cookies

Purpose: Protect against security threats and maintain website integrity
Duration: Session-based or persistent as needed for security
Essential: Yes - Required for website security

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

Xequo does not use:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Targeting or profiling cookies
• Performance tracking cookies
• Retargeting or remarketing cookies
• Social media cookies
• Any third-party tracking cookies

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have complete control over cookies on your device:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• Allow all cookies
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Delete cookies from your device
• Be notified when cookies are set

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit Xequo, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

• Accept: Allow essential cookies to be stored
• Decline: Reject non-essential cookies (only essential functionality cookies remain)
• Learn More: Visit this page for detailed information

6. Consent Mode v2

Xequo implements Google Consent Mode v2 as a best practice for privacy compliance. This technology respects user privacy choices and does not track analytics unless explicitly consented to. Even without consent, the website functions normally with essential cookies only.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Xequo's website does not intentionally set third-party cookies. However, if you click on external links, those third-party websites may set their own cookies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their cookie policies independently.

8. Cookie Retention and Deletion

You can delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. Deleting cookies will remove all stored cookie data, including your consent preferences. Upon your next visit, you will be asked to provide consent again.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Xequo may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of any changes to this policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Xequo
18 Willowbrook Lane
Bath, BA1 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1225 978153

11. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Google Chrome

1. Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security" > "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preference for cookie handling

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security"
4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data" and adjust settings

Safari (Mac)

1. Click "Safari" in the top menu
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click "Privacy"
4. Adjust "Cookies and website data" settings

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy, search, and services"
4. Adjust "Cookies and other site data" settings