Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Our approach
We try to respect your privacy. Most of what we measure is anonymous and uses no cookies at all: we count visits and basic, aggregated usage in a way that does not identify you and stores nothing on your device. For anything beyond that, we ask first. You stay in control: open Cookie settings at any time (the tab on the left edge of the screen, or the link in the footer) to change your choices.
2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device. Similar technologies include things like local storage. Under UK PECR (and the EU ePrivacy rules) we need your consent for anything that is not strictly necessary. We remember your consent choice for up to 180 days, then ask again.
3. Categories you can control
| Category | On by default? | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Always on | Makes the site work and stay secure, and remembers your cookie choice. Includes anonymous, no-cookie usage statistics. |
| Preferences | Off until you allow | Optional embeds, for example the Google Map that shows our service area. |
| Analytics | Off until you allow | Google Analytics, to understand how the site is used so we can improve it. |
| Marketing | Off until you allow | Advertising tools. We do not currently use any. |
4. The specific tools we use
| Tool | Category | Purpose | Stored for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie choice (this site) | Necessary | Remembers your consent | Up to 180 days |
| Anonymous usage stats (Cloudflare) | Necessary (no cookie) | Count visits and popular pages | Not stored on your device |
| Map (Google Maps) | Preferences | Show our service area | Per Google's policy |
| Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Understand site usage | _ga up to 2 years, _gid 24 hours |
If you choose Necessary only, the map and Google Analytics are not loaded and set no cookies. The map then shows a one-click "Enable" placeholder so the rest of the page keeps working.
5. The law where you are
For UK visitors, since 5 February 2026 first-party, statistics-only analytics may be used without consent under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. We still keep our baseline statistics anonymous and cookieless, and we ask for consent before loading Google Analytics or the map.
6. Changing or withdrawing your choice
Open Cookie settings at any time, using the tab on the left edge of the screen or the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, to allow or withdraw any category. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you remove the cookie that stores your choice, the banner will appear again on your next visit.
7. Third-party content
Some pages include content from other companies, such as the embedded Google Map and our review widgets. When you allow it to load, that service may set its own cookies, subject to its own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control those cookies.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at this page. For more on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at [email protected] or call 07958 330070.