Cookie policy

1. About this cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Axon IT uses cookies and similar technologies on the Axon IT website. It explains what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies that may be set, and how visitors can manage or withdraw their choices.

For the purposes of this policy, references to cookies include similar technologies that store information on, or access information from, a visitor's device. This may include cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, scripts and analytics identifiers.

2. Who we are

This website is operated by Axon IT. References to "Axon IT", "we", "us" or "our" mean Axon-it.com Limited, registered in England and Wales. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website or in our Privacy Policy.

3. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work, remember choices, improve performance, understand how visitors use pages, and, where enabled, support marketing or social media features.

Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period unless you delete them earlier. Cookies may also be first-party cookies, set by the website you are visiting, or third-party cookies, set by another organisation whose services are used on the website.

4. How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • to make the website work securely and reliably;
  • to remember cookie preferences and other choices made by visitors;
  • to support forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations and other website interactions;
  • to understand how visitors use the website so that we can improve content, navigation and performance;
  • to support embedded content, social media features or marketing activity where these are used and consent has been given.

We do not use non-essential cookies unless we have a valid basis to do so. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies should not be set until consent has been actively given.

5. Cookie categories we may use

CategoryPurposeConsent position
Strictly necessaryRequired for the website to operate, maintain security, remember cookie choices, manage sessions, submit forms or deliver a service requested by the visitor.These may be set without consent where they are strictly necessary.
Functional or preferenceUsed to remember choices such as preferences, form state, region or display settings where applicable.Consent may be required unless a narrow exemption applies.
Analytics or performanceUsed to understand website usage, page performance, traffic sources and visitor journeys. This may include Google Analytics or similar tools where deployed.Consent should be obtained before analytics cookies are set unless Axon IT has assessed and documented an applicable exemption.
Marketing and social mediaUsed to support advertising, campaign measurement, remarketing, embedded video, social media buttons or third-party content.Consent is required before these cookies or similar technologies are set.
Third-party servicesThird-party platforms may set cookies when their content or functionality is embedded on the website, for example analytics, video, mapping, forms, email marketing or social media platforms.Consent is required where the technology is not strictly necessary. The third party may also process data under its own terms.

6. Third-party cookies and similar technologies

Some content or functionality on our website may be provided by trusted third-party services. These providers may set or read cookies or similar technologies when their services are used. Examples may include analytics providers, social media platforms, video platforms, form tools, marketing tools or website security services.

Where third-party services are optional or non-essential, they should only run after the visitor has given consent. Third-party providers may also process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

7. Managing your cookie choices

When you first visit our website, you should be presented with options to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies by category. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time using the cookie settings tool provided on the website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive a warning before cookies are stored. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.

8. Your privacy rights

Where cookies or similar technologies involve personal data, Axon IT will handle that data in accordance with applicable UK data protection law and our Privacy Policy. Depending on the circumstances, visitors may have rights to be informed, access their personal data, request correction or deletion, object to certain processing, restrict processing, and withdraw consent where consent is relied upon.

For more information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if our website, technology, suppliers, analytics tools, marketing activity or legal requirements change. The latest version will always be made available on our website and will include the date it was last reviewed.