Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Handyman Hillingdon (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help websites function, improve performance, and provide analytics. Some cookies are essential to make the site work; others are non-essential and require your consent under UK law.
2) How we use cookies
We use the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core functionality such as security, load balancing and form submissions. | Session ID, consent preference cookie. | Session or up to 12 months. |
| Analytics (non-essential) | Help us understand how the site is used so we can improve performance and content. | Google Analytics 4 (GA4) _ga, _ga_* | Up to 24 months (as set by Google). |
Names and lifetimes may vary over time as services update.
3) Legal basis
Essential cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure, functional website. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics) are used with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
4) Your choices
You can manage cookies by:
- Using our cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies;
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may impact functionality).
5) Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties such as Google Analytics. These providers may process data outside the UK. Where applicable, safeguards like adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses apply. For details, see Google’s policies.
6) Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals because no consistent industry standard exists.
7) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to cookies we use or to legal requirements. Check this page for the latest version (see “Last updated” date above).
8) Contact
Questions about this policy? Email office@handymanhillingdon.co.uk.