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10 Aug 2025
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Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Torquay Fencing ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.torquayfencing.co.uk). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This policy was last updated on 24 July 2025.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Torquay Fencing) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by third parties, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons necessary for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.
Cookie Name:
cookieconsent_status
Purpose:
Remembers your cookie consent preferences
Duration:
1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you. We use Google Analytics which sets cookies to help us analyze how users use the site and to improve our website.
Cookie Name:
_ga
Purpose:
Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes
Duration:
2 years
Cookie Name:
_ga_[container-id]
Purpose:
Used to persist session state
Duration:
2 years
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- User data (device, browser, and operating system information)
- Session data (duration, pages visited, navigation sequence)
- Traffic source data (how users found our site)
- Event data (page views, button clicks, form submissions)
For more information on how Google processes your data, please visit: https://business.safety.google/privacy/
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. We use Google Ads which may set cookies for these purposes.
Cookie Name:
_gcl_au
Purpose:
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency
Duration:
3 months
Cookie Name:
_gac_[property-id]
Purpose:
Contains campaign related information for the user
Duration:
90 days
Google Ads may collect information such as:
- Ad impressions and interactions
- Website visits and conversions
- User interests and demographic information
For more information on how Google processes your data, please visit: https://business.safety.google/privacy/
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
When you first visit our website, we will present you with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Most web browsers also allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit:
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we process your personal data collected through cookies based on your consent, except for strictly necessary cookies which are required for the website to function properly.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent.
Data Transfers
Information collected by third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics and Google Ads) may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). By using our website, you consent to such transfers where applicable.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please check back periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Contact: Contact Form
Phone: 01803 494348
