This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how CARTOTECH Engineering uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences to control your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. They help websites remember your preferences, recognize returning visitors, and provide a personalized experience. Every major website uses them — and so do we.
CARTOTECH Engineering uses cookies for the following core purposes:
We do not use cookies to serve intrusive advertising or sell your data to third parties.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or submitting a form.
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your cookie consent decision across sessions.
These allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around the website to improve the user experience and site structure.
When you "Accept All", our performance script pre-fetches the next likely pages you will visit, making navigation near-instant.
Below is a reference table of the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cartotech_cookie_consent |
Functional | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / declined) so the banner is not shown again. | Persistent (localStorage) |
cartotech_cookie_date |
Functional | Records the timestamp of when consent was given for our compliance records. | Persistent (localStorage) |
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Standard PHP session cookie to maintain admin login state across page requests. | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| Prefetch Links | Performance | Browser-level resource hints that pre-load key pages (index, services, etc.) to reduce navigation time. Not a cookie — uses HTML link hints. | Per-session only |
Our website may embed content from third-party services including:
We do not currently use Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, or any advertising cookies. If this changes, this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect it.
You can update your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage. To reset your choice and see the cookie banner again:
In your browser's Developer Tools → Application → Local Storage → Delete the cartotech_cookie_consent key → Refresh the page.
Alternatively, clearing all site data in your browser settings for this website will also reset your preference.
You can also control cookies directly from your web browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features, such as form submissions or map embeds.
When you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner, our website's performance optimization script is activated. This script uses browser-native prefetch resource hints to pre-load key pages (such as our Home, Services, Portfolio, and Contact pages) in the background while you read the current page.
The result is that when you click a navigation link, the next page loads almost instantly because the browser has already downloaded it silently in the background. This is a privacy-safe optimization — it does not track your clicks or share data with any third party. The prefetch activity is local to your browser only.
CARTOTECH Engineering may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, speed up page loads, and analyze site traffic. By accepting, you help us make CARTOTECH Engineering faster and more relevant for you. Read our Privacy Policy.