This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Civic Windows & Doors uses them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
- Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
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.
- Page views: Which pages are visited most
- Traffic sources: How visitors found our website
- User behaviour: How visitors navigate through the site
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
- Form data: Remembers information you've entered
- Preferences: Your selected options and settings
3. Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| selectedService | Remembers service selection for forms | Session |
| formSubmitted | Tracks form submission status | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use cookies provided by trusted third parties. These third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies.
We do not have access to or control over cookies placed by third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in localStorage and remembered for future visits.
Opt-Out Links
For analytics cookies, you may also use the following opt-out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or decline cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the website to work correctly.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Civic Windows & Doors
47 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0EX
Email: [email protected]