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Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GeekyBee Ltd (Company No. 12007302) (GeekyBee, “we”, “us”, “our”), trading as WebMOT, uses cookies and similar technologies on the WebMOT application and platform, and the choices available to you regarding their use.
This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It should be read alongside the GeekyBee Privacy Policy, which explains how we process any personal data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies and similar technologies are small text files or identifiers that are stored on your browser or device by websites and online services when you visit them.
They’re widely used to make websites and platforms work correctly and efficiently, and to help the website operator understand how the service is being used.
Cookies are used across the web primarily to:
enable websites and platforms to function correctly
make the website easier to navigate and services easier to use by
remembering information you’ve entered
support security, authentication, and abuse prevention
improve performance, reliability, and error detection
understand how visitors interact with a website or service
Cookies may be:
Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
Cookies can also be:
First party cookies (set by our website); or
Third party cookies (set by external service providers)
Cookies don’t typically contain information that directly identifies you, but some cookies may be linked to personal data that we hold about you. Further information about how we process personal data is available in our WebMOT Privacy Policy.
How WebMOT Uses Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the WebMOT application and platform, and to deliver the services you request.
In particular, cookies are used to:
help you sign in to WebMOT and stay securely logged in as you move through the platform
enable secure access, authentication, and session management
allow forms, diagnostics, and service requests to function correctly
process payments and protect transactions against fraud
remember your preferences and settings within the WebMOT interface
understand how the platform is used so we can improve features, performance, and usability
monitor reliability, detect errors, and support technical troubleshooting
protect the platform from misuse, automated abuse, and security threats
Some cookies are set directly by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by trusted third-party services we use to operate, secure, and improve WebMOT (third party cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
WebMOT uses different types of cookies and similar technologies for different purposes.
Some of the cookies described below are strictly necessary for the WebMOT application and platform to operate and are always active, as they’re required to provide the services you request. Other cookies are optional and are used only where you’ve given your consent, as explained in the ‘Managing and Controlling Cookies’ section below:
Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the WebMOT application and platform and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They’re usually only set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as setting your cookie preferences, signing in to WebMOT, submitting forms, requesting a website analysis, starting a scan, generating a WebMOT report, or making a payment.
They’re used to:
allow you to sign in to WebMOT and maintain secure login sessions
enable core platform features, forms, and service requests
manage authentication, session integrity, and load balancing
process payments securely and prevent fraudulent transactions where you initiate a purchase
support consent management and platform configuration
detect suspicious or malicious behaviour
protect the WebMOT platform and its users (including detecting and preventing fraud, automated abuse, and unauthorised access).
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of WebMOT may not function properly if you do.
These cookies do not usually store information that directly identifies you. However, they may be linked to technical identifiers or account-related data required to operate the WebMOT service securely. They are not used for analytics, profiling, or advertising purposes.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the WebMOT application and platform to provide enhanced functionality and remember your preferences.
They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use within WebMOT.
They’re used to:
remember your interface preferences and settings
store choices you make within the platform
support optional features and workflows
improve how the platform responds to you
These cookies are optional and are used only if you choose to allow them. If you do not allow these cookies, some features or services within WebMOT may not function properly.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor how the WebMOT application and platform is used and how it’s performing.
They’re used to:
understand how users interact with WebMOT
measure platform performance and reliability
identify errors, failures, and technical issues
understand which features are being used
support ongoing improvement of the WebMOT service, application and platform
These cookies are optional and are used only with your consent. Where possible, these cookies collect information in aggregated or anonymised form. We use this information to measure, monitor, and improve the performance, stability, and usability of WebMOT.
First Party and Third Party Cookies
WebMOT uses a combination of strictly necessary, analytics and functional cookies, which may be:
First-party cookies, set by GeekyBee Ltd on the WebMOT domain; or
Third-party cookies, set by trusted service providers such as Google, HubSpot, and Stripe to support analytics, messaging, and secure payments..
GeekyBee Ltd and WebMOT have no control over the settings of these third party cookies and are not responsible for their content, security or data-handling practices. Their use is managed by the relevant third party’s own privacy and cookie policies and may collect personal data. We encourage you to review the relevant policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Some providers may process information outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with data protection law. Further information about how WebMOT handles personal data, including international data transfers, is available in the WebMOT Privacy Policy.
The tables below explain the cookies we use, their purpose, and how long they typically remain on your device:
Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the WebMOT application and platform and are usually only set in response to actions you take when requesting our services e.g. signing into WebMOT, starting a scan or making a payment. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor how the WebMOT application and platform is used and how it’s performing. Where possible, these cookies collect information in aggregated or anonymised form.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the WebMOT application and platform to provide enhanced functionality and remember your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use within WebMOT.
Managing and Controlling Cookies
When you first visit WebMOT, you’ll be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
accept all cookies
reject non-essential cookies
manage your cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies are not placed unless you choose to allow them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on the WebMOT website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
view which cookies are stored
delete cookies
block all cookies or specific types of cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how WebMOT functions and may prevent some features of the application or platform from working correctly.
Legal Basis
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK data protection law:
Strictly necessary cookies are used where they are required to provide the WebMOT services you’ve requested and to operate the application and platform. These cookies do not require your consent under PECR.
Optional cookies (such as functional, analytics, and performance cookies) are used only where you’ve given your consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings on the WebMOT website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how WebMOT operates.
Any updates will be published on the WebMOT website, and the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy, data protection, or this Cookie Policy can be directed to: GeekyBee Limited -