Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Decorator Guy ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on thedecoratorguy.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit. They're widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site's owner.

We also use the term "cookies" in this policy to refer to similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels and local storage — that work in a similar way.

2. Types of cookies we use

Cookies fall into two broad groups:

• First-party cookies — set by us, on this website.
• Third-party cookies — set by other companies whose services we use (for example, analytics or embedded maps).

Cookies can also be:

• Session cookies — temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies — stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

3. The cookies we use

We aim to use as few cookies as possible. The table below summarises the cookies on our website. Specific cookie names may change as our suppliers update their software — this list is accurate at the date shown above.

Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the website to function properly. They can't be switched off in our systems and are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form. You can block them in your browser settings, but parts of the site may then stop working.

Analytics cookies (with your consent)

If you accept analytics cookies, we use a privacy-respecting analytics service to understand how visitors use the website — for example, which pages are most popular, which devices are used, and where visitors come from. This helps us improve the website. We don't use this data to identify you personally, and we don't share it with anyone else.

Note: We only use these analytics cookies if you have given consent via our cookie banner. If you have not, no analytics cookies are set. If we don't currently use Google Analytics on this site, this section will simply not apply.

Embedded content (third-party)

Some pages on our website include embedded content — most commonly Google Maps showing our service area. When you view a page with embedded content, the third party may set its own cookies. We do not control these cookies. You can review the relevant providers' policies below:

• Google Maps — see Google's Privacy Policy and cookie information.
• Google Fonts — used to load the typeface on this website. Google may log the IP address of font requests but does not set cookies for this. See Google's Google Fonts privacy FAQ.

4. Managing and disabling cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

On this website

When you first visit, we'll show a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can change your mind at any time by clearing the cookie consent cookie or using the cookie settings link, where available.

In your browser

Most browsers let you view, manage and delete cookies through their settings. Instructions for the main browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

Blocking cookies will not stop you using our website, but some features (such as embedded maps) may not work.

For more general information, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has helpful guidance at ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in the law, or in best practice. The "Last Updated" date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised.