The purpose of this notice
This notice describes how Amey (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, applications and online services.
It explains:
- What cookies and similar technologies are;
- Why we use them;
- How they are used;
- The types of cookies we use;
- How you can control them; and
- Additional rights that may apply depending on where you live.
This is our main cookie notice that applies across our business, although we may publish additional cookie statements that apply to:
- Our operations in specific countries in order to ensure compliance with local legislative requirements covering the use of cookies and similar technologies where additional information is required; and
- Specific services that we offer.
This Cookie Notice should be read alongside our Privacy Notice available on our websites.
Amey’s use of cookies
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used in order to make web sites work efficiently, and they provide information to website operators to help make it easier for you to visit the site again and to analyse how users interact with the site.
Amey also uses similar technologies to perform similar functions. These include web beacons, tags, pixels, software development kits (SDKs), scripts, local storage, and device identifiers which can be used to collect information from browsers, applications and devices for purposes similar to cookies.
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for the purposes set out in this notice.
Why are cookies used?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our websites function properly;
- Remember your browsing preferences when you visit our sites so that we can give you a better site experience;
- Collect information about how visitors use our websites and content so that we can understand usage, improve performance and enhance our services;
- Measure engagement with our websites, services and, where applicable, our digital communications or advertising campaigns; and
- Provide security and fraud prevention measures.
How are cookies used? When do we ask for consent?
Some cookies and similar technologies are strictly necessary for our websites or services to function properly. These are used without asking for consent because they are required to provide the service you request.
In some cases, we may also use cookies or similar technologies without consent where a specific exception under applicable law applies, for example where they are used solely for fraud prevention, service delivery, accessibility settings, limited statistical purposes to help us improve our websites or services, or to reflect a user’s appearance or functionality preferences. Where we rely on such an exception, we will provide clear information and an appropriate means to object where required.
For cookies and similar technologies that are not covered by a legal exception, including advertising, cross-site or cross-device tracking, measuring engagement with our websites, or other non-essential technologies, we will request your consent before placing them on your device or accessing information stored on it. You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preference centre on our websites.
What are the different types of cookies?
The specific cookies and similar technologies used on our websites may change over time as we update our websites, services and suppliers. A current and detailed list of the cookies and similar technologies used on our sites, including their providers, purposes and retention periods, is made available through the pop-up cookie preference centre available on our sites.
We use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for core functionality of our websites, security and to remember your cookie preferences.
- Preference or functional technologies – used to remember user settings or choices, like the region that you are in, and improve the user experience.
- Statistical or analytics technologies – used, where permitted by law, to understand how visitors use and interact with our websites and to help us improve them.
- Marketing and targeting technologies – used where relevant for embedded services, social sharing, campaign measurement or other third-party features. They can be used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant for users.
In jurisdictions where permitted by law, including under certain exemptions introduced by the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, some analytics, performance, functionality and limited statistical analysis technologies used to improve our website or service may be used without consent, provided that the appropriate information and objection mechanisms are made available. If the technology is used for advertising, user tracking, profiling, cross-site monitoring or other non-exempt purposes, we will request consent before using it.
What information is collected using cookies?
Depending on the technologies used, we may collect information such as cookie identifiers which allow websites to recognise users, IP address information, browser and device information, and information about how users interact with our websites or digital content. Where such information can be linked to an identifiable individual, it is treated as personal data and handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice. We do not intend to collect special category personal data or criminal offence data through cookies and similar technologies.
Can the use of cookies be controlled?
Yes. You can manage cookies and similar technologies using the pop-up cookie preference centre on our sites, which allows you to accept, reject or change your cookie preferences at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect any processing that was carried out before withdrawal.
Where we rely on a legal exception to use certain cookies or similar technologies without consent, we will also provide an appropriate and simple way for you to object where required.
You can also use your browser settings to view, block or delete cookies already stored on your device. Please note that strictly necessary cookies cannot usually be disabled through our cookie preference centre, as they are required for core functionality of our websites. If you block these through your browser, parts of the site may not function properly. Browser guidance can be found on the relevant browser provider’s website.
Other important things you should know
Local differences
This Cookie Notice describes our general approach across our websites and services. In some cases, local legal requirements or differences to a particular website or service may require additional or different cookie information. Where this applies, additional relevant information can be found in the annex section below or will be made available on the specific website or service.
Contact us
We have a dedicated Data Protection and Privacy Team who oversee our data protection compliance, which includes our compliance with laws and regulatory requirements relating to privacy, electronic communications, online tracking and the use of cookies and similar technologies. You can contact our Data Protection and Privacy Team by:
- Email: privacy@amey.co.uk
- Post: Data Protection and Privacy Team, Amey, The Matchworks, 142 Speke Road, Liverpool, L19 2PH
Updates
This notice may be updated from time to time and when our use of cookies changes. Any updates will be published on this page. This version is dated July 2026.
For users located in the United Kingdom:
- The information in the Cookie Notice above applies.
- We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and where applicable, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) which introduced additional exemptions for certain storage and access technologies and amended PECR.
- Non-essential cookies are used only where consent is obtained or another lawful exemption applies.
- You may amend your preferences and withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference centre.
For users located in Ireland:
- The information in the Cookie Notice above applies.
- We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and Ireland’s ePrivacy Regulations.
- Non-essential cookies are used only where consent is obtained or another lawful exemption applies.
- You may amend your preferences and withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference centre.
For users located in Australia:
- The information in the Cookie Notice above applies.
- There is no specific federal law in Australia governing the use of cookies and similar technologies. Where the use of cookies and similar technologies capture personal data, the Australia Privacy Act 1988 and Australia Privacy Principles governs the use of personal data. Generally, we uplift our approach to data protection compliance to adhere to the stricter UK/EU GDPR standards, as prescribed above. Where local law is stricter, those local law provisions will apply above and beyond our global baseline.
- Non-essential cookies are used only where consent is obtained or another lawful exemption applies.
- You may amend your preferences and withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference centre.
There is no specific federal law that regulates the use of cookies and other similar tracking technologies. If you are a resident of a US state with applicable privacy legislation, including California and other states with comprehensive consumer privacy and protection laws, you may have additional rights relating to the use of cookies and similar technologies. Cookies and tracking technologies used for advertising, analytics and personalisation purposes may constitute the processing, sharing or sale of personal information under certain state laws.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Opt out of targeted advertising;
- Opt out of the sale of personal information where applicable;
- Opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising;
- Request access to information regarding our processing of personal information; and
- Exercise any additional rights provided under applicable state privacy laws.
To exercise your privacy choices, you may:
- Adjust your cookie choices through our cookie preference centre; or
- Contact us using the details provided above.
California Residents
For California residents, certain cookies and tracking technologies used for advertising, marketing, analytics or similar purposes may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
California residents may opt out of:
- The sale of personal information;
- The sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising; and
- Certain forms of targeted advertising enabled through cookies and similar technologies.
To submit an opt-out request, please:
- Select the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” option in our cookie banner or cookie preference centre to disable optional cookies; or
- Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available on our website.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Where required by applicable law, we recognise and process Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals transmitted by your browser or device as a valid request to opt out of the sale, sharing or targeted advertising use of personal information.
If a valid GPC signal is detected, we will apply your opt-out preference in accordance with applicable law without requiring additional action from you.
Other US State Privacy Laws
Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights relating to:
- Targeted advertising;
- Profiling;
- Sale of personal information; and
- Appeals of privacy rights decisions
- Consumer protection.
Where required by applicable law, we will honour such rights and you may contact us to exercise them.