Waste London Cookie Policy

Welcome to Waste London — this cookie policy explains how WasteLondon uses cookies and similar technologies on our digital services. This document describes the types of cookies we set, why we set them and how you can control them. Our aim is to be clear so that users of waste london platforms understand tracking, preferences and the purpose of performance monitoring without ambiguity.

What are cookies and why we use them

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to remember information about your visit. Waste London cookies help the service operate efficiently, improve site performance and tailor experiences. Some cookies are necessary for basic operations, while others help us analyse usage or deliver personalised content. We use a combination of session and persistent cookies for functionality and analytics.

Types of cookies we deploy

Essential cookies - These cookies are strictly necessary to enable core functions such as navigation, security and access to protected areas. Without essential cookies, key features may not work correctly.
Analytics cookies - Employed to measure how visitors use Waste London services, which pages are visited most and how long people stay. These help with performance monitoring and improving the service. Marketing cookies - Used to provide relevant content and adverts, though our primary focus is informational and operational.

Essential, Analytics and Marketing explained

Essential cookies support day-to-day functions and security. Analytics cookies enable aggregated reporting so we can review site speed, usage patterns and technical errors. Marketing cookies may track visits across services to build an understanding of interests. These three categories — essential, analytics, marketing — form the backbone of our cookie taxonomy for Waste London and related platforms.

Performance monitoring and purpose

Performance monitoring through analytics cookies is focused on improving operational reliability and efficiency. We collect anonymous data on page load times, error rates, and interaction flows to identify bottlenecks and optimise routes for waste collection information. This monitoring supports service improvements, reduces latency and helps prioritise technical updates. No personal data is required to analyse aggregated performance metrics for Waste London services.

User control over cookies

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through any in-page cookie controls where offered. Choosing to block analytics or marketing cookies will limit tracking and personalised content but will not prevent the service from functioning at a basic level. Below are common controls available to visitors:

• Adjust browser privacy settings to block or delete cookies
• Use built-in preference tools to accept only essential cookies
• Clear stored cookies to reset tracking choices

Data minimisation and retention

We apply data minimisation principles: analytics cookies record aggregated, non-identifying information and are retained only as long as needed for performance insights. Retention periods are kept as short as operationally feasible and cookies that are not essential are given explicit expiry periods to respect user privacy on WasteLondon properties.

Changes and review We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology or operational needs. When revisited, updates will clarify any new cookie types or altered purposes for monitoring site performance. Users are encouraged to review cookie notices periodically to stay informed about how cookies support Waste London services and the ways to control them.