Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 20 August 2025
Local Plumbers and Drainage Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and provide tailored services when you visit our website: www.localplumbersanddrainage.co.uk.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide useful information to improve user experience.
Cookies can be:
Session Cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until deleted or they expire.
First-party Cookies – set by our website directly.
Third-party Cookies – set by other websites or services (e.g., analytics, advertising).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function (e.g., enabling security, payment processing, and navigation). You cannot disable them.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information like page visits, traffic sources, and time spent on the site.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., saved form details, location settings) to improve user experience.
2.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These may be used to show relevant adverts to users or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. We do not currently run heavy advertising campaigns, but third-party services may place such cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party providers such as:
Google Analytics (website performance insights).
Social Media Platforms (if you share content via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
These providers have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have control over cookies:
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to block or delete them.
You can manage cookie preferences directly via our cookie banner when first visiting our site.
Note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., booking forms, service requests).
For more information on managing cookies, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published here with a new effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Local Plumbers and Drainage Limited
76 Alumhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH4 8EX
United Kingdom
📧 Email: info@localplumbersanddrainage.co.uk
📞 Telephone: 01793 939209