Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Deerwood Construction Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on deerwoodconstructionltd.co.uk to deliver a secure, reliable and user-friendly experience for visitors in Crowborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield and surrounding areas of East Sussex and Kent.

1) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help a site function, improve performance, and remember preferences. Some cookies are strictly necessary and are set regardless of consent; others (analytics, personalisation, marketing) are optional and require your consent under UK GDPR.

2) How We Use Cookies

Essential (Strictly Necessary)

Required for core functions such as page navigation, security, spam protection and consent management. These cannot be switched off.

Preferences (Functional)

Remember choices like form inputs or your previously selected area pages to enhance your experience.

Analytics (Optional)

Help us understand visits and page performance so we can improve content and navigation. We only run analytics after you consent via our banner.

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3) Consent Management with Complianz

We use the Complianz | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin to present our cookie banner, record consent, and honour your preferences. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the button below:

Review Cookie Settings

4) Cookie Categories & Typical Examples

Strictly Necessary

cmplz_* (Complianz): Stores consent preferences and region.
wp-* / wordpress_* (WordPress core): Security and session functionality for logged-in admins; not set for typical visitors.
elementor: Stores theme builder settings for proper page rendering; not used to track users.

Preferences

locale / language (if used): Saves your chosen language or region for consistent content.

Analytics (set only after consent)

_ga, _gid, _gat (if Google Analytics enabled via Complianz): Anonymised insights on pages visited and interactions.

Note: The exact cookies in use may change as we update the website. Complianz dynamically maintains an up-to-date cookie list in your banner and cookie declaration.

5) Cookie Retention

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain for a defined period (e.g., 1–24 months) or until you delete them or withdraw consent.

6) How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Use the Review Cookie Settings button above to change your consent at any time (powered by Complianz).
Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect site functionality.
For guidance, see: allaboutcookies.org.

If you have enabled “Do Not Track” in your browser, we will endeavour to respect it where technically feasible alongside your Complianz preferences.

7) Third-Party Cookies & Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., maps, social feeds, videos). These services may set their own cookies once you interact or consent:

Google services (e.g., Maps) — maps and location features.
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — social media content and share options.

Complianz blocks these until you provide consent, where applicable.

8) Legal Basis & International Transfers

Strictly necessary cookies: processed under our legitimate interests to provide a secure, functional website.
Optional cookies (e.g., analytics): processed on the basis of your consent, which you can withdraw at any time via Complianz.

Some providers may process data outside the UK. When this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or Standard Contractual Clauses.

9) Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect website or legal changes. We will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, prompt you to review your preferences.