What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide personalised experiences.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable purposes.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in during your session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
Types of Cookies
We categorise cookies based on their purpose. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies at any time.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Examples include:
- Session cookies to maintain your booking progress
- Security cookies to prevent fraud
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical data. This information helps us improve our services.
We may use:
- Google Analytics (anonymised IP)
- Performance monitoring tools
- Error tracking services
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. They are set by us or our advertising partners.
These may include:
- Social media pixels (Meta, X/Twitter)
- Advertising network cookies
- Remarketing tags
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Google: Analytics, Ads, Maps
- Meta: Facebook, Instagram pixels
- Payment providers: Stripe, PayPal
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Browser settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
- Device settings: Adjust tracking preferences on mobile devices
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
To manage cookies in your browser:
Cookie List
Below is a list of the main cookies we use. This list may be updated as we add new features or services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics visitor ID | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session ID | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Meta pixel tracking | Marketing | 3 months |
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at mail@celltechmobilerepairs.co.uk.