Cookie policy.
William Harris Restoration
Last updated: 17/08/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how William Harris Restoration (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-party cookies – set by us (the website you are visiting).
Third-party cookies – set by other websites or services (e.g., Google, social media platforms).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
To make sure the website functions correctly and securely
To remember your preferences and improve usability
To analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance
To provide relevant content or, where applicable, personalised marketing
We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal information (such as passwords or payment details).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, some services cannot be provided.
Examples include:
Remembering cookie consent choices
Enabling secure login or form submissions
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information (such as which pages are most popular, how long users spend on the site, and any errors encountered).
Examples include:
Google Analytics cookies (
_ga,_gid)
c) Functional Cookies
These allow the site to remember choices you make (such as region, language, or past interactions). This enhances your browsing experience.
d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These may be set by us or third parties to deliver relevant advertising or measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may track your browsing activity across other websites.
Examples include:
Google Ads remarketing cookies
Social media cookies (Facebook Pixel, Instagram, etc.)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are provided by third parties. These include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.
Third-party providers may use their cookies for their own purposes, over which we have no control. Please review their privacy and cookie policies directly.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies.
You may accept or reject cookies.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings (see Section 6).
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
Cookie banner settings: Use the controls provided when you first visit our site.
Third-party opt-outs: For example, opt out of Google Analytics tracking at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note: If you block all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
All other cookies are used only with your consent.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
William Harris Restoration
william@wh-restoration.com