Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Lifting Depot (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Lifting Depot is a trading name of Solmha Group Limited.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more generally.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Under UK data protection law, cookies may be considered personal data where they can identify you directly or indirectly.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
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Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interest and do not require consent.
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All other cookies (analytics, functional, and marketing) are only used with your explicit consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are required to:
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Enable secure access to the website
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Maintain shopping basket and checkout functionality
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Process payments securely
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Remember cookie consent preferences
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Protect against fraudulent or malicious activity
These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance, usability, and content.
Information collected may include:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
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Referring websites
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Device and browser information
We may use services such as Google Analytics. Where possible, data is anonymised or aggregated.
These cookies are only set after you have provided consent.
3. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering user preferences or settings.
If you do not allow these cookies, some website features may not function correctly.
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)
Marketing cookies may be used to:
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Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
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Display relevant advertisements on third-party platforms
These cookies may be set by third-party services. We do not use marketing cookies without your explicit consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as analytics or advertising providers. These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for further information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your preferences by cookie category
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies are stored for different lengths of time depending on their purpose. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a defined period unless deleted earlier.
Details of cookie lifespans are available through our cookie settings tool.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact Us page.
Company Information
Lifting Depot is a trading name of Solmha Group Limited, a company registered in Scotland. Full company details, including registered office address and VAT number, are available in the website footer.
