Legal & Compliance
Cookie & Storage Policy
How Joined Up Energy uses strictly necessary browser storage and edge security with zero third-party advertising trackers.
Last updated: November 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
This policy explains how Electrical Warehouse Ltd, trading as Joined Up Energy ("we", "us", "our"), uses cookies and browser localStorage on joinedupenergy.com and joinedupenergy.co.uk.
Unlike websites that load invasive advertising pixels or cross-site behavioural trackers, Joined Up Energy uses zero third-party marketing or profiling cookies.
2. Complete Storage Inventory
Below is the complete list of client-side storage keys and cookies used on our website:
| Identifier | Technology | Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
jue_cookie_notice_dismissed |
localStorage |
Strictly Necessary | Remembers that you have dismissed our cookie & privacy notice banner so it does not reappear on every page load. | Persistent until cleared |
__cf_bm / Cloudflare Edge |
HTTP Cookie | Strictly Necessary | Set by Cloudflare, Inc. where required for bot mitigation, SSL security, and DDoS protection. | 30 Minutes / Session |
3. Legal Exemption for Strictly Necessary Storage
Under Regulation 6(4) of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR guidelines, cookies and local storage items that are strictly necessary for security or remembering your privacy notice dismissal are exempt from requiring opt-in tracking consent.
4. Managing and Clearing Your Storage
You can inspect, clear, or block cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time:
- Apple Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → View permissions and data stored across sites.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.