Cookie Policy
How we use cookies on the OMV website.
Last updated: April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work correctly and securely.
How we use cookies
We use one strictly necessary cookie to keep you logged in to the OMV platform. No other cookies are set by this website.
We do not use analytics, advertising, tracking, or functional cookies. We do not use any third-party cookies. Your consent is not required, as the only cookie we use is essential for the website to function.
The cookie we use
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | Keeps you signed in to your OMV account. Set when you log in, cleared when you log out. | 7 days | Strictly necessary |
This cookie is httpOnly (cannot be read by browser scripts), transmitted over HTTPS only, and is restricted to the omv.org.uk domain.
Browser storage (not cookies)
If you use the OMV app and enable push notifications, we store two items in your browser’s local storage — push_endpoint and push_opted_out. These record your notification preferences on your device and are not transmitted to our servers as cookies. You can clear them at any time by clearing your browser’s site data.
Cookies we do not use
We do not use:
- Analytics or statistics cookies
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Third-party marketing cookies
- Functional preference cookies
- Cookies that track you across other websites
How to control cookies in your browser
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking the authentication cookie will prevent you from staying logged in to your account.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: webofficer@omv.org.uk