Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Your Home Tech Guy website (yourhometechguy.co.uk), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites:

Remember your preferences and settings
Improve your browsing experience
Understand how you use the website
Keep the website secure
Provide personalized content

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

REQUIRED

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Session Cookies

Enable basic website functionality and security

Purpose: Maintain your session, security

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)

Cookie Consent

Remember your cookie preferences

Purpose: Store your cookie consent choices

Duration: 12 months

Cloudflare Security

Protect against malicious activity and improve performance

Purpose: Security, DDoS protection, CDN delivery

Duration: Various (session to 1 year)

Provider: Cloudflare

Functional Cookies

RECOMMENDED

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.

Square Appointments

Enable booking functionality and remember your booking details

Purpose: Process bookings, payment information, appointments

Duration: Session to 1 year

Provider: Square, Inc.

Square Privacy Policy

Form Preferences

Remember information you've entered in contact forms

Purpose: Improve user experience on forms

Duration: 30 days

Analytics Cookies

OPTIONAL

Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Website Analytics (If Enabled)

Track anonymous usage statistics and visitor behavior

Purpose: Understand visitor traffic, popular pages, user journey

Duration: Up to 26 months

Data Collected: Pages viewed, time on site, referral source, device type

Note: All data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from trusted third parties who may set their own cookies:

Square (Booking & Payments)

Square uses cookies to process bookings and payments securely.

View Square's Privacy Policy →

Web3Forms (Contact Forms)

Processes contact form submissions securely.

View Web3Forms Privacy Policy →

Cloudflare (Hosting & Security)

Provides website security, performance, and DDoS protection.

View Cloudflare's Privacy Policy →

Note: We don't control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services to understand their cookie practices.

4. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge

Warning: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality. Essential features like booking appointments may not work properly if you block all cookies.

5. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Our website respects DNT signals for optional analytics cookies, but essential and functional cookies will still be used to ensure the website works properly.

6. Cookie Lifespan

Cookie Type	Duration
Session Cookies	Deleted when browser closes
Functional Cookies	30 days to 1 year
Analytics Cookies	Up to 26 months
Cookie Consent	12 months

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. More Information About Cookies

For more information about cookies and how they work, visit: