Last Updated: 15 May 2023
1. Introduction
Pristine Cleaning Services ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.pristinecleaningservices.co.uk. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, data is stored in a cookie file on your device. The cookie file is:
- Stored on your device's hard drive
- Given a unique ID specific to your device and our website
- Has an expiration date
2.2 Other Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Web beacons: Small graphic images that allow us to monitor the use of our websites
- Local storage: Allows websites to store information locally on your device
- Session storage: Similar to local storage but clears when your browsing session ends
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring our website functions properly
- Improving the performance and user experience of our website
- Understanding how users interact with our website
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior
- Enabling personalized content and offers
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
4.1 Essential Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
cookiePreferences |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
180 days |
First-party |
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session data |
Session |
First-party |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are the most popular, how visitors move around the site, and whether they encounter any errors. All information collected is anonymous and aggregated.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
_ga |
Used to distinguish users in Google Analytics |
2 years |
Third-party |
_gid |
Used to distinguish users in Google Analytics |
24 hours |
Third-party |
_gat |
Used to throttle request rate in Google Analytics |
1 minute |
Third-party |
4.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They can also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
_fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements |
90 days |
Third-party |
IDE |
Used by Google DoubleClick to register user actions after viewing or clicking ads |
1 year |
Third-party |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of any page on our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
In addition to our cookie management tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Each browser works differently, so check your browser's "Help" menu to learn how to modify your cookie settings.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These companies may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and online services.
We have no control over these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information:
7. Cookies and Your Privacy
For more information about how we protect your privacy and personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal information we collect
- How we use your information
- When and how we share your information
- How we protect your information
- Your rights regarding your personal information
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.