Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how First Electricians uses them on our website firstelectricians.co.uk, and your options in relation to managing them. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
At First Electricians, we use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience: By remembering your preferences, we can make your future visits smoother.
- Website functionality: Certain cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly (e.g., logging in or using a contact form).
- Analytics and performance: Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to improve it. We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymous traffic and usage data.
- Advertising and Marketing: We may use cookies to display relevant ads to users based on their browsing behavior.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not collect any personal data.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited most often) to help us improve the website’s functionality. These cookies do not collect identifiable information, and all data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., your username or language preferences) and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertising to users. They track browsing habits and are typically placed by third-party networks.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be placed by third parties, such as analytics services or advertising networks. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data on how users interact with our website. This helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience. Google’s privacy policy can be reviewed here.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of those third parties.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete cookies after your browsing session. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and some features may not work as intended.
- Cookie Consent Tool: Upon visiting our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can manage your preferences and opt in or out of non-essential cookies.
To find out more about how to manage cookies in different browsers:
- Google Chrome: Click here
- Firefox: Click here
- Internet Explorer: Click here
- Safari: Click here
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us:
First Electricians
Website: firstelectricians.co.uk
Email: [insert email]
Phone: [insert phone number]
Address: [insert company address]