Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 28 August 2026 • Last Updated: 28 August 2026
MGS Components ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to ensure a reliable browsing experience, analyse site usage, and support our marketing efforts.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their usage under UK Data Protection regulations, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember preferences over time, keep you signed in, and analyse interaction with content.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by MGS Components.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services integrated into our site (such as analytics or embedded media providers).
- Categories of Cookies We Use
We group the cookies used on the MGS Components website into four primary categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as site security, account access, and order processing. Under UK law, these cookies do not require prior consent.
- Cookie Name: mgs_session
- Provider: MGS Components
- Purpose: Maintains visitor session state across page requests
- Expiry: Session
- Cookie Name: cookie_consent
- Provider: MGS Components
- Purpose: Stores your cookie preference selections
- Expiry: 1 Year
- Cookie Name: csrf_token
- Provider: MGS Components
- Purpose: Security token to protect against cross-site request forgery
- Expiry: Session
B. Analytical and Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to recognise and count visitors, measure traffic sources, and see how users navigate our site. This helps us optimise site layout and overall user experience.
- Cookie Name: _ga
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for aggregate site metrics
- Expiry: 2 Years
- Cookie Name: _gid
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Distinguishes users for 24-hour analytical reporting
- Expiry: 24 Hours
- Cookie Name: _gat
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Throttles request rates to optimize server performance
- Expiry: 1 Minute
C. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They allow the site to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or currency display options.
- Cookie Name: user_pref_lang
- Provider: MGS Components
- Purpose: Remembers preferred display language
- Expiry: 1 Year
- Cookie Name: currency_choice
- Provider: MGS Components
- Purpose: Stores chosen currency for pricing displays
- Expiry: 30 Days
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Targeting cookies record visits to our website, pages viewed, and links followed. They may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertising elsewhere online.
- Cookie Name: _gcl_au
- Provider: Google Ads
- Purpose: Measures ad conversion efficiency across browsers
- Expiry: 90 Days
- Cookie Name: li_sugr
- Provider: LinkedIn
- Purpose: Collects identity insights for targeted B2B ad placement
- Expiry: 90 Days
- How to Manage and Control Cookies
Under UK data protection law, non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality, and targeting) are set only with active opt-in consent. Preferences can be updated or withdrawn at any time.
Managing via Our Site
Update preferences directly at any time by selecting the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer. This reopens the consent manager to adjust category toggles.
Managing via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow control or blocking of cookies through browser settings. Disabling all cookies may affect website functionality, and features such as account login or purchasing may cease operating correctly.
Detailed instructions for major browsers can be found in the help documentation for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
- Updates to This Cookie Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in operational practices or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
- Contact Us
For questions regarding our use of cookies or data privacy practices, contact our team:
