Avery Carpentry - Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 20, 2025

At Avery Carpentry, we are committed to enhancing your browsing experience on our website, averycarpentry.co.uk. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights to improve user experience. Cookies may be temporary ("session cookies") or persistent ("persistent cookies"), depending on their purpose and duration.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enhance User Experience: Retain your preferences, such as language settings or font size, to make your visits more personalized.
Site Functionality: Support features like shopping carts, contact forms, or user logins (if applicable).
Analytics and Performance: Collect anonymized data to understand how visitors interact with our site, using tools like Google Analytics, to improve content and performance.
Marketing and Personalization: Deliver tailored content or advertisements based on your browsing behavior (if applicable).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation or access to secure areas. They cannot be disabled as they are critical to the site’s operation.
Example: Cookies that maintain your session during browsing.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are viewed most often or if errors occur. This helps us optimize the site’s performance.
Example: Google Analytics cookies to track page visits.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., region or language) or enabling features like live chat support.
Example: Cookies that store your preferred layout settings.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized ads or content, either on our site or third-party platforms. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners (if applicable).
Example: Cookies for retargeting ads on social media platforms.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

Google Analytics: To analyze site traffic and user behavior in an anonymized manner.
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), these platforms may set cookies to track your activity.
Advertising Partners: If we run targeted ads, partners may use cookies to tailor content to your interests.

We do not control third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control how cookies are used on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner: Upon visiting our site, you may see a cookie consent popup allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can find instructions in your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” section or visit www.aboutcookies.org for guidance on modern browsers. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or advertising cookies, you can opt out via tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or by adjusting settings on third-party platforms.

Data Privacy and Cookies

Cookies that collect personal data (if any) are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We ensure that any data collected is processed securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

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

Email: info@averycarpentry.co.uk
Address: Brunel House, Bindon Road, Taunton, TA2 6BJ

Alternatively, you can reach us via the contact form on our website.