Next Review: March 2027
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Local Plumbers uses on localplumbersltd.co.uk, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies do not contain information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to information stored in or obtained from cookies.
2. The Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms or setting privacy preferences.
- WordPress session cookie: maintains your login session if you are a Partner plumber
- Security token cookie: protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cookie consent cookie: remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask again
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): anonymous visitor counting and page popularity
- We use IP anonymisation; individual users cannot be identified
- These cookies are only set with your consent
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering which county you visited or pre-filling forms. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
- County preference: remembers the county you last browsed so we can show relevant content
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on this website. We do not allow third-party advertisers to place cookies on our site. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting any such cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services we use may also set cookies on your device:
- Gravity Forms: used for our contact and quote forms; may set a functional cookie to support form submission
- Stripe: sets cookies to support secure payment processing on our Partner sign-up pages
We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
4. How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner. You can accept all cookies, or choose to allow only strictly necessary cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or to reflect changes in the law. The latest version will always be available at localplumbersltd.co.uk/cookie-policy/. If we make significant changes, we will reset the cookie consent banner so you can review and update your preferences.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@localplumbersltd.co.uk.