Cookies Policy

Effective date: 13/06/25

Our website address is: https://wearsidedampandtimber.co.uk.

This Cookies Policy explains how Wearside Damp and Timber uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you choose to disable them via your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to site owners for analytics and performance purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functions like page navigation and secure access to certain areas. The site cannot function properly without them.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
   These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use services like Google Analytics to gather data such as page views, traffic sources, and visitor behaviour.
3. Functionality Cookies
   These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as form inputs or region preferences, to enhance your experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
   Some features on our site, such as embedded maps, videos, or contact forms, may use cookies from third parties (e.g. Google Maps, YouTube, reCAPTCHA). We have no control over these cookies and recommend checking the third-party privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can use this browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

Your Consent

When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline. Your consent will be stored and remembered for future visits unless cleared from your browser.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us.