Introduction

At Movehut, we prioritise your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies. This policy outlines what cookies are, how we utilise them, and your options for managing them, in compliance with the latest UK regulations as of February 2025.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences and enhancing your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you’ve requested, such as accessing secure areas, cannot be provided.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve site performance. For instance, we utilise Google Analytics to gather anonymised data on page visits and traffic sources.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you’ve requested, like watching a video or commenting on a blog.

4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may share this information with third parties for this purpose.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of cookies we use on Movehut, along with their purpose and duration:

Cookie Name

Type

Purpose

Duration

PHPSESSID

Essential

Maintains user session state across page requests.

Session (expires when browser is closed)

_ga

Performance

Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.

2 years

_gid

Performance

Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.

24 hours

_gat

Performance

Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.

1 minute

__atuvc

Functionality

Updates the counter of a website’s social sharing features.

2 years

__atuvs

Functionality

Ensures the updated counter is displayed to the user if a page is shared.

30 minutes

NID

Targeting

Contains a unique ID that Google uses to remember your preferences and other information.

6 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Maps and YouTube, which set cookies when you interact with them on our site. These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them for more information.

Your Consent

Upon your first visit to Movehut, we will request your consent to set non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to accept or decline these cookies. Essential cookies, necessary for the website’s core functionalities, will be set regardless of your consent.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our website’s cookie settings. Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website.

Legal Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). We ensure that any personal data collected through cookies is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@Movehut.co.uk.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy

February 2025