This Cookie Policy explains how Altrincham Handyman ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant and engaging. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners with our permission.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your browsing session	Session
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide social media features. These third parties include:

Google Analytics - for website analytics
Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) - for social sharing features
Advertising networks - for targeted advertising (if applicable)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies.
Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt out of third-party cookies by visiting the relevant third-party website.

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Your Cookie Consent

By clicking "Accept All Cookies" in our cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or using our cookie preferences tool (if available). Withdrawing consent may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

8. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Altrincham Handyman

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0161 999 9999

Address: Altrincham, Greater Manchester