Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 6th March 2025
Introduction
At Sudell Gutter Cleaning (“we,” “our,” “us”), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://sudell.co.uk to enhance your user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and gather analytical data to improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services on our site may not be available.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve site performance.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as your language or region, to provide a more personalized experience.
4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We use advertising cookies to track user activity across different websites and display targeted advertisements. These cookies help measure ad performance and improve the relevance of ads shown to users.
- Google Ads (including remarketing) – These cookies help us track conversions from our ads and show targeted ads based on previous interactions with our website.
- Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel) – This cookie allows us to measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns and retarget visitors on Facebook and Instagram.
5. Website Functionality Cookies
Our website theme (Avada) uses a cookie named “privacy_embeds” to store your consent regarding third-party embeds and tracking scripts. This helps us comply with GDPR by preventing the automatic loading of third-party content without your permission.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics – Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| NID | Google Maps – Used to display location information. | 6 months |
| PREF | YouTube – Used to store user preferences. | 8 months |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube – Used to track user interaction with embedded videos. | 6 months |
| privacy_embeds | Avada – Stores user consent for third-party embeds and tracking scripts. | 30 days |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel – Used to deliver personalized advertisements. | 3 months |
| fr | Facebook – Used for targeted advertising. | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads – Used to store and track conversions. | 90 days |
| IDE | Google Ads – Used by Google’s DoubleClick to track and optimize ads. | 13 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We utilize third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Google Maps, and YouTube to enhance our website’s functionality. These services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: team@sudell.co.uk
- Address: Edwinstowe House, High Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, GB NG21 9PR
