1. Introduction to cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
On the PIP’S TRANSPORT LTD website, cookies help us deliver a secure and seamless browsing experience, support core site functionality, and provide insights into how our services, such as Services, Fleet, Logistics, and Solutions, are used. Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly, while others improve performance, personalise content, or support analytics.
2. Types of cookies we use
We group the cookies used on our website into the following categories:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as:
- Setting your privacy and cookie preferences;
- Maintaining secure login sessions for restricted areas (if applicable);
- Ensuring the security and integrity of forms on pages such as Contact Us and Careers.
Without these cookies, parts of our website may not function properly.
2.2 Performance cookies
Performance (or analytics) cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move between pages, and whether they encounter errors.
We use this aggregated information to understand and improve how visitors interact with key sections such as Partners, News, and Testimonials. These cookies do not directly identify you; instead, they help us measure and enhance the overall performance of our digital services.
2.3 Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include remembering your preferences (such as language and region), keeping your cookie choices in place, or enabling interactive features on pages like Contact Us.
2.4 Targeting or advertising cookies
Targeting cookies may be set through our site by our advertising, analytics, or social media partners. These cookies can be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites, or to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
They typically work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see general advertising, but it may be less relevant to your interests.
3. Purpose and use of cookies
We use cookies on the PIP’S TRANSPORT LTD website for the following purposes:
- Ensuring essential site operation: Supporting navigation, security, and access to core functions such as request forms, career applications, and contact enquiries.
- Improving user experience: Remembering your choices (for example, cookie preferences) so you do not have to re-enter information each time you visit the site.
- Analytics and insights: Understanding how visitors engage with sections like Services, Fleet, Solutions, and News so we can optimise content, navigation, and performance.
- Security and integrity: Detecting and preventing misuse of our services, including fraudulent activity or attempts to compromise systems.
- Marketing and communications: Where enabled, supporting relevant messaging about our freight transport services across selected digital channels.
Our objective is to use cookies in a way that supports a secure, reliable, and efficient user experience while respecting your privacy and preferences.
4. Managing and disabling cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of our website.
4.1 Using our on-site cookie controls
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time by revisiting the banner or settings link where provided.
4.2 Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies;
- Block cookies from specific websites;
- Delete cookies when you close your browser;
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored.
For details on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, you may find it helpful to visit:
4.3 Consequences of disabling cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. For example, you may not be able to submit forms on Contact Us or Careers pages, your cookie preferences may not be saved, and parts of the site may appear less tailored to your needs.
5. Third-party cookies
In addition to cookies set directly by PIP’S TRANSPORT LTD (first-party cookies), some cookies may be placed on your device by third parties when you visit our website.
These third-party cookies may be used for:
- Analytics: Tools that help us understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages, including News or Testimonials, are most frequently accessed.
- Embedded content: Services that enable interactive maps, video content, or other embedded components.
- Advertising and social media: Partners that support remarketing or social media integration, where permitted.
These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie practices of these third parties to understand how your information may be used.
Where required, third-party cookies are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner or settings.
6. Data collected through cookies
The data collected through cookies on our website is primarily technical and usage-related. Depending on the cookie type and your browser settings, this may include:
- Device and browser information (such as type, version, and settings);
- IP address (which may be used to derive approximate location such as city or region);
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and the route you take through the site;
- Date, time, and duration of visits;
- Referring websites or sources that led you to our site;
- Your cookie preferences and consent choices.
We use this information for aggregated reporting, troubleshooting, enhancing user experience, and maintaining security.
Where personal data is processed through cookies, we handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.
For further details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
7. Cookie consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we display a cookie banner to inform you that we use cookies and to give you control over your preferences.
In line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
- We only set strictly necessary cookies without your prior consent, as they are required for the site to function.
- We ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or targeting cookies) on your device.
- You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings available on our site, where provided.
Your preferences may be stored using a functional cookie or similar technology so that we can remember your choices on future visits.
8. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use or the technologies we rely on;
- Legal or regulatory requirements applicable in the United Kingdom and other relevant jurisdictions;
- Our services and business operations.
When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, by displaying an updated cookie banner or highlighting the change on the website).
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how we protect your information.