Effective Date: 30/06/2026
Company: SAM NI
Website: https://sam-ni.com/

  1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SAM NI (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your preferences.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted
  1. Types of Cookies We Use
  2. a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off.

Examples:

  • Security and authentication
  • Form submissions
  • Cookie consent preferences
  1. b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve its performance.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (or similar tools)
  • Page visits, traffic sources, user behaviour
  1. c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Examples:

  • Remembering your settings
  • Improving user experience
  1. d) Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

These cookies may be set by third-party services to track activity across websites and deliver relevant content or services.

Examples:

  • Embedded content (e.g. videos, maps)
  • Social media integrations (if used)

 

  1. Cookies We Use

 

Cookie Name

Purpose

Type

Duration

VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA

Stores the user’s cookie consent choice for YouTube content

Necessary

6 months

wpEmojiSettingsSupports

Checks if the user’s browser supports the correct display of emojis

Necessary

Session

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

Measures bandwidth and selects the appropriate YouTube player interface

Functional

6 months

yt-remote-connected-devices

Stores YouTube video preferences for connected devices

Functional

Does not expire

ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY

Stores the last YouTube search result selected by the user

Functional

Does not expire

yt-remote-device-id

Stores video preferences for embedded YouTube content

Functional

Does not expire

yt-remote-session-name

Stores the user’s YouTube video-player preferences

Functional

Session

yt-remote-fast-check-period

Stores video-player settings for embedded YouTube videos

Functional

Session

yt-remote-session-app

Stores preferences for the embedded YouTube player interface

Functional

Session

yt-remote-cast-available

Stores preferences relating to YouTube casting availability

Functional

Session

yt-remote-cast-installed

Stores YouTube video-player and casting preferences

Functional

Session

YSC

Tracks views of embedded YouTube videos

Analytics

Session

  1. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time:

  • Adjust your preferences via our cookie consent banner
  • Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Useful links:

  • https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
  • https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/

Please note: disabling some cookies may impact website functionality.

  1. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party providers (such as analytics or embedded services). These providers may set their own cookies.

We recommend reviewing their policies:

  • Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

SAM NI
Charlestown Road Industrial Estate
Portadown, Craigavon
BT63 5ZE
Phone: +44 (0)28 38 333 991
Email: info@sam-ni.com