This Cookie Policy explains how SkyShield Roofing ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: skyshieldroofing.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help with functionality and user experience, and they can remember your preferences and actions.
Cookies are stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. They enable our website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are cookies that are set by the website you are visiting. Only that website can read them.
Third-party cookies are set by someone other than the owner of the website you are visiting. These might be used by analytics companies or advertising networks to track browsing behavior across different websites.
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They enable the website to recognize you as you navigate between pages.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, even after you close your browser. They remember your preferences or actions across multiple visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled in our systems.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They help make the advertising you see online more relevant to your interests.
3.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices or preferences so we can provide you with customized content and features. This includes remembering your login details or language preferences.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:
Cookie Name
Type
Purpose
Duration
cookie_consent
Necessary
Remembers your cookie preference choices
1 year
session_id
Necessary
Preserves user session state across page requests
Session
_ga
Analytics
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users
2 years
_gid
Analytics
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users
24 hours
_gat
Analytics
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate
1 minute
_fbp
Marketing
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products
3 months
user_preferences
Preference
Stores user preferences like color scheme and text size
1 year
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Settings Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by using our Cookie Settings tool. You can access this tool by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by clicking the button below:
This tool allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept or reject. Please note that necessary cookies cannot be rejected as they are essential for the website to function.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may not function properly.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in different browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
For cookies set by third-party providers, you can also use their opt-out mechanisms:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please visit this page periodically to stay up-to-date with our Cookie Policy.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
SkyShield Roofing
125 Roofing Way
Birmingham, B1 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1234 567 890
