Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Greenhough Electrical Services uses them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period). They may be set by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function optimally without these cookies.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, how people find us, and whether they encounter any problems. This information is anonymised and helps us improve the website. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track you across other websites.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your cookie preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics — anonymous visitor statistics | 2 years | Analytics |
| session_id | Temporary session identifier | Session | Essential |
Note: This list may be updated as our website evolves. Please check back periodically.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services which may set their own cookies:
- Google Maps: Our contact and location pages embed Google Maps, which may set cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts for website typography. See Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies from all websites.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
To find out how to manage cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help section or visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features, such as embedded maps.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
7. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at jack@greenhough-electrical.co.uk or call 07468 456 088.