UK Compliance

Cookie Policy

How we use cookies in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

As a UK sole trader business, East Yorkshire Sprayers uses cookies in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how our website is being used
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4. Your Cookie Choices

Under UK law, you have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can exercise this choice in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner: Our cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings
  • Cookie Preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Third-Party Tools: Use online tools to manage cookies across websites

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and functionality may not work.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit access to certain features.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These include:

  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics for website performance monitoring
  • Social Media: Facebook Pixel for tracking social media interactions
  • Advertising: Google Ads for remarketing campaigns (with consent)

7. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifetimes:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • Authentication Cookies: Typically last for 30 days
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically last for 2 years

8. Your Rights Under UK Law

Under UK GDPR and PECR, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the use of cookies on our website
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Request deletion of your data collected via cookies
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: eastyorkshiresprayers@gmail.com
  • Phone: +44 7593 979433
  • Address: East Yorkshire, UK
  • ICO Registration: We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 05/05/2026 and is effective immediately. This policy is written in compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Cookie Questions?

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