COOKIE POLICY
Last updated January 18, 2025
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.afservices.net (the “Website”). It applies to all visitors and users of the Website. By using the Website, you consent to our placing strictly necessary cookies in accordance with this Policy. For any non‑essential cookies (if introduced), you will be offered the chance to consent or reject them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work—or work more efficiently—as well as to provide reporting information.
Third‑party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting and may provide additional functionality (analytics, advertising, security features).
First‑party cookies are set by the Website owner (us).
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following reasons:
Other Cookies: At present we do not use cookies for analytics, marketing or behavioural advertising. If we introduce such cookies in the future, they will be clearly described and you will be able to consent to them.
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are required for the Website to operate and to enable certain features (e.g., secure areas, forms, consent preference storage).
Security / Bot Protection Cookies: To protect the Website from automated abuse and spam (via reCAPTCHA v3).
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner and on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. You may also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in the table below (please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):
Essential website cookies:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry/Retention | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| afs_gtm_template_default_consents | Our Website | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner need not be shown at every visit | HTML local storage | Persistent | No (essential) |
| (reCAPTCHA cookies) | Google (reCAPTCHA v3) | Protects Website from spam, abuse, bots; may collect device info and behaviour | HTTP cookie / other script storage | Varies by Google | No (essential/security) |
No others are used for this website.
Legal Basis for Processing
For essential cookies (including security/bot‑protection cookies) we rely on legitimate interest or necessity for the operation of the Website.
For any future non‑essential cookies (analytics, marketing) we will rely on your consent (as required under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
How can I control cookies on my browser?
As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information. The following is information about how to manage cookies on the most popular browsers:
