This Cookie Policy explains how Gutter View ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at guttervision.co.uk. It details what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function efficiently, provide interactive features, and supply reporting data on site usage.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Gutter View) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies".
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies used on our website into two main categories:
A. Necessary & Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly required to provide you with core services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as remembering your privacy and cookie consent preferences. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the site safely and properly, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions.
B. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are. They help us count page visits, traffic sources, and popular service pages so we can measure and improve performance. These cookies are optional and only loaded if you give explicit consent.
3. Specific Cookies Deployed
Below is a summary of the cookies deployed on our website:
- cc_cookie: Essential First-Party Cookie. Stores your cookie consent preferences (which categories you accepted or rejected) so you aren't asked every time you load a page. Duration: Up to 6 months.
- Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): Optional Third-Party Cookies. Used to gather anonymous statistics on site visitors, such as how long a page is viewed or which browser type is used. Duration: Session to 2 years.
4. How You Can Control & Manage Cookies
You have full control over which non-essential cookies are stored on your device:
- Via Our Cookie Banner: You can modify your choices at any time by clicking the "Preferences" link located in the cookie banner at the bottom of the page or in our footer.
- Via Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control, block, or clear cookies through their settings menu. Please note that restricting essential technical cookies may impact your ability to view or use certain parts of our site properly.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at info@guttervision.co.uk or call 07364 159112.