Cookies Policy
How We Use Cookies
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Billingshurst Plumbing and Heating uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It sets out what these small files are, the reasons we use them, the different types we rely on and the choices you have for managing them. Please read it alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal information more generally.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently and to give the site owner useful information about how visitors use the site. Cookies cannot run programs or carry viruses, and each one is unique to your browser. A cookie can only be read by the server that set it and does not give us access to the rest of your device.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to help our website run smoothly and to improve your experience while you browse. In particular, cookies allow us to:
• Keep the site secure and working as it should
• Remember choices and preferences you have made
• Understand how visitors find and move around the site
• Measure how well our pages and content are performing
• Improve the site over time based on how it is actually used
3. The Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies – These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form or setting your privacy preferences. Without them, parts of the site will not work properly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies – These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. They tell us which pages are the most and least popular and how people move around the site, so we can keep improving it.
Functional Cookies – These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferences, to give you a more personal experience and save you from re-entering information.
Targeting Cookies – These may be set through our site to build a picture of your interests and show you more relevant content. They do not store directly identifying information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
• Google Analytics, which helps us measure and understand how visitors use the site
• Mapping services, such as embedded maps that show our location or service area
• Social media features, which may set cookies if you share or interact with our content
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, so we recommend reviewing their own cookie and privacy policies for more detail.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies stay on your device for different lengths of time. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted as soon as you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them manually. The exact lifespan depends on the purpose of each cookie.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You are always in control of the cookies stored on your device. You can:
• Adjust your browser settings to accept, block or delete cookies
• Remove cookies that have already been placed on your device
• Set your browser to warn you before a cookie is stored
Please bear in mind that if you block or delete certain cookies, some parts of our website may no longer work as intended. Most browsers include a help section that explains how to manage cookie settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technology we use or in the law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top, so we encourage you to check back occasionally.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch:
Billingshurst Plumbing and Heating
Email: info@BillingshurstPlumbingandHeating.co.uk
Phone: 07562 646 768
Area covered: Billingshurst and across West Sussex