Cookies Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our website.
Last updated: January 2024
This policy explains what cookies are, how British Window Experts uses them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, understanding how you use the site, and improving your experience.
Cookies can be session-based, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
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 features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
- Session management: Remembers form inputs if you navigate away. Duration: Session.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited. Duration: 26 months.
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors arrive at our site. Duration: 26 months.
- User behaviour: Records interactions like clicks and scrolling. Duration: 26 months.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:
- Analytics providers for website performance measurement
- Content delivery networks for faster page loading
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept: Allow all cookies described in this policy
- Reject: Only essential cookies will be used
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
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 from specific sites
- Block all cookies from all sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on this and other websites. Some features may not function correctly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings, Privacy and Security, Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings, Privacy and Security, Cookies
- Safari: Preferences, Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings, Cookies and Site Permissions
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect these signals and limit tracking accordingly.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to remember your preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store more data. We use local storage to:
- Store your cookie consent preference
- Remember display preferences
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
British Window Experts
47 Whitmore Street
London, EC2A 4NW
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]