WeSpray Group Nottingham

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

WeSpray Group Nottingham ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.painterandecoratornottingham.co.uk to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and support our marketing efforts.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, how you can control cookie preferences, and how cookies relate to your privacy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

Your Consent: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference center.

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 a better user experience, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

The name of the website that placed the cookie
The lifespan of the cookie (how long it remains on your device)
A unique number or identifier
Information about your visit and preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

Session cookies that remember your actions during a browsing session
Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
Load balancing cookies that distribute website traffic across servers
Cookie consent preference cookies

Important: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work. Without them, services you have requested cannot be provided.

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

What We Track:

Number of visitors to the site
Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Navigation paths through the website
Error messages encountered
Device and browser information

Tools We Use:

Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
Google Tag Manager: Manages analytics and marketing tags

Privacy Note: All information collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or display settings) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

What They Remember:

Your preferred language or region
Text size and font preferences
Whether you've responded to pop-up surveys
Your cookie consent preferences
Chat widget preferences

Note: If you disable functionality cookies, some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

How They Work:

Track pages and content you've viewed
Build a profile of your interests
Show you relevant ads on our website and other sites
Measure ad campaign performance
Enable retargeting (showing ads to previous website visitors)

Advertising Partners:

Google Ads: Displays targeted advertisements across Google's network
Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting on Facebook and Instagram
LinkedIn Insight Tag: Enables professional targeting and campaign tracking

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable you to share content and connect with social networks. They may also be used for advertising purposes by third parties.

Social Platforms We Use:

Facebook (share buttons, embedded content)
Instagram (embedded posts and galleries)
LinkedIn (share buttons, business connections)
YouTube (embedded videos)

Third-Party Control: Social media cookies are controlled by the respective social networks. Please review their privacy policies for more information about their data practices.

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by WeSpray Group Nottingham and can only be read by our website. They help us improve your experience and analyze site performance.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services that appear on our website, such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, or social media platforms. Third-party cookies enable features like social sharing and targeted advertising.

Key Third-Party Services: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, YouTube, Hotjar

5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They allow you to navigate between pages efficiently and remember information you've entered during your browsing session.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits, improving your user experience over time.

Typical Duration: From a few days to several years, depending on their purpose

6. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the main cookies used on our website:

6.1 Google Analytics Cookies

_ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
_gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
_gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)
_gat_UA-XXXXXXXX-X: Property-specific throttling (expires after 1 minute)

6.2 Google Ads Cookies

test_cookie: Checks if browser allows cookies (expires after 15 minutes)
IDE: Stores and tracks conversions (expires after 1 year)
1P_JAR: Gathers website statistics and tracks conversion rates (expires after 1 month)

6.3 Facebook Pixel Cookies

_fbp: Tracks visitor behavior for advertising (expires after 3 months)
fr: Enables ad delivery and retargeting (expires after 3 months)

7. How to Control and Delete Cookies

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

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through our cookie preference center.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Click the three-dot menu → Settings
Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

Click the three-line menu → Settings
Go to Privacy & Security
Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data or Clear Data

Safari (Mac)

Click Safari → Preferences
Go to the Privacy tab
Select your cookie preferences under Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dot menu → Settings
Go to Cookies and site permissions
Click Manage and delete cookies and site data

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads: Visit www.google.com/settings/ads to manage ad personalization
Facebook: Adjust ad preferences at www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
Network Advertising Initiative: Visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices to opt out of multiple networks

Important Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent certain website features from working properly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website functionality.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

Reduced website functionality and features
Inability to save preferences or login credentials
Less personalized content and recommendations
Repeated display of cookie consent banners
Less relevant advertising (you'll still see ads, but they won't be tailored to your interests)
Some forms and interactive features may not work correctly

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your right to control cookies through the methods outlined in this policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Our cookie usage practices
Cookie technology and functionality
Legal or regulatory requirements
Third-party services we use

When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and may notify you through a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. More Information About Cookies

For more information about cookies and how they work, visit these helpful resources:

About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
ICO Cookie Guidance: ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies
Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

WeSpray Group Nottingham

Address: 5 Cosby Rd, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4BW

Phone: +44 115 647 8833

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.painterandecoratornottingham.co.uk

14. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with:

Privacy Policy: Details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Terms of Service: Outlines the terms governing your use of our website and services

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