Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They store information about your preferences, login status, and browsing behaviour. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality, security, and GDPR compliance. Always enabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site through services like Google Analytics. Optional—you can disable these.
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing. Optional—you can disable these.
3. Specific Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads remarketing | Session | Marketing |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics: Tracks site usage to help us improve functionality and content. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Google Ads: Tracks conversions and remarketing for advertising purposes. Governed by Google's Terms.
Google Maps: Used on our contact page for location display.
5. Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your privacy choices before cookies are set. Your preferences are stored in the cookieConsent cookie and are used to control ad storage, analytics, and personalization.
6. Managing Your Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie banner and settings modal on every page
- Your browser's cookie settings
- Opting out via Google's ads settings
Disabling necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
7. ePrivacy Regulations
We comply with UK ePrivacy Regulations and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations). We do not send marketing communications without your explicit consent.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies are on your device
- Refuse or withdraw consent for non-necessary cookies
- Delete cookies from your browser
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
9. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a new date.
10. Contact Us
For cookie-related questions: