Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 18/01/2025
Simply Fix (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to ensuring your privacy is protected. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.simplyfix.co.uk (“Website”), to enhance your experience and comply with applicable laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Enhancing website functionality and performance.
- Ensuring security and fraud prevention.
- Improving user experience by remembering preferences.
- Analyzing website traffic and visitor behavior to optimize content.
- Supporting marketing and advertising efforts tailored to your interests.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionalities like navigation, secure login, and shopping cart usage.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and error messages. This helps us improve the Website’s performance.
c. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as personalized content and language settings.
d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of specific cookies used on our Website:
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | Tracks user behavior on the site. | 2 years |
_gid | Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
[Your Cookie Name] | Essential | Supports secure logins. | Session |
For a complete and up-to-date list of cookies, please refer to our [Cookie Management Tool/Consent Manager].
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks, that place cookies on your device to provide analytics or targeted ads. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which you can review.
6. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through:
- Our Website: Use our cookie consent banner or settings tool to adjust your preferences.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. For guidance, refer to your browser’s help section.
- Opt-Out Links: For interest-based ads, you can visit YourAdChoices or Your Online Choices.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our business operations. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Simply Fix
67 High Road, Swaythling, Southampton, SO16 2JE
info@simplyfix.co.uk
02380 571989