Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Paul's Repair Plumbing & Heating ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Ensure our website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve our website performance and user experience
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

• Security and authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Session management cookies
• Cookie consent management

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for.

• Language preference cookies
• Regional settings cookies
• Accessibility preference cookies
• Contact form preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

• Google Analytics cookies
• Usage pattern analysis
• Page performance monitoring
• User journey tracking

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Advertising targeting cookies
• Social media integration cookies
• Remarketing cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics cookies collect information about your use of our website and other websites. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

Social Media

Our website may include social media features that set cookies to enable social media functionality and integration.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site or some functionality may be limited.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to "Accept All" cookies or "Decline All" non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be remembered for future visits.

Opting Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods of time:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Functional cookies: Typically stored for up to 12 months
• Analytics cookies: Usually stored for up to 24 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: