Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 July 2026
1. About this policy
This policy explains how the NorthStone website (operated by Alex Fitting Limited, 2 Batley Business Park, Technology Drive, Batley WF17 6ER) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), non-essential cookies require your consent. This site does not currently set any non-essential cookies, so no consent banner is shown.
2. What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Similar technologies include browser local storage and session storage.
3. Cookies we use
All cookies and storage used on this site are strictly necessary:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Keeps you signed in if you log in to access the assistant integration. | Session / 1 hour |
| Local storage: theme, session | Stores UI preferences and authentication session on your device. | Until cleared |
Strictly-necessary cookies are exempt from consent under PECR reg. 6(4) because they are essential to provide the service you have requested.
4. Third-party embedded content
Our Contact page embeds a map from OpenStreetMap. When the map loads, your browser connects directly to openstreetmap.org, which may log your IP address for security and abuse prevention. We do not receive or store this information. See OpenStreetMap's privacy policy.
5. Analytics and marketing
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel or any other third-party analytics or advertising trackers on this site.
6. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Guidance for the main browsers is available at aboutcookies.org. Blocking strictly-necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (such as the sign-in area) from working.
7. Changes
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies (for example analytics), we will update this page and add a consent banner before those cookies are set.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@northstone.co.uk.