Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 August 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners about how their site is used.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Maintain user session state during navigation | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice | 1 year |
2.2 Analytical Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect anonymous information:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Tracks session activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Legal basis: Your consent (obtained via cookie banner)
2.3 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or retargeting cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent first.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies when you visit our site:
- Google Analytics: For website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: For security and performance. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
4.2 Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Note: Disabling all cookies may prevent some website features from working properly.
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies disabled: Website may not function correctly
- Analytical cookies disabled: We won't be able to track usage patterns to improve the site
- All cookies disabled: Some interactive features may be unavailable
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available at this URL.
7. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
Lewisham Emergency Repairs
My Trusted Builder Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07458 148224