Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the ‘Gas Safe Registered Plumber’ website (hereafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience while you browse our site. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies used on our website, in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering user preferences, enabling functionality, and providing analytics data to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functions: essential, performance, functionality, and targeting/advertising.
Types of Cookies Used
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They ensure you can navigate through pages and use core features without any issues.
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Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to optimize and improve the performance of our site. They collect information about how visitors use our website, including page views, load times, and error messages. This data helps us enhance the overall user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable certain non-essential features on our website, such as remembering your login details or personalizing content based on your interests.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party cookies for advertising and marketing purposes to deliver targeted content and promotions relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing behavior across various websites.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website:
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Opt-Out: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including the option to opt-out of receiving certain types of cookies. You can adjust these settings in your browser’s privacy or security options.
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Delete Cookies: You can also manually delete cookies stored on your device using browser tools. Each browser provides instructions for managing and deleting cookies, which are typically located in the ‘Privacy’ or ‘Security’ settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links to external services that use cookies to provide supplementary features. For example, we might embed videos from a third-party platform. These services set their own cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information on how they handle user data.
Consent and Preferences
Your consent is essential for using non-essential (tracking) cookies. We provide clear opt-in mechanisms when collecting your preferences, allowing you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change these settings at any time through browser settings or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to ensure it remains current with legal requirements and best practices. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us at [email protected].