County Pest Control
Website: https://countypestcontrol.uk
Last Updated: 25th June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
County Pest Control uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
- Enable contact forms and appointment booking systems
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Session ID
- Purpose: Maintains your session while browsing
- Duration: Session
- Type: First-party
Security Token
- Purpose: Protects against security threats
- Duration: Session
- Type: First-party
Cookie Consent
- Purpose: Records your cookie preferences
- Duration: 1 year
- Type: First-party
Functional Cookies These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
User Preferences
- Purpose: Remembers your site preferences
- Duration: 30 days
- Type: First-party
Form Data
- Purpose: Temporarily stores form information
- Duration: Session
- Type: First-party
Location Data
- Purpose: Remembers your area for service availability
- Duration: 90 days
- Type: First-party
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Type: Third-party
- Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics
- Privacy Controls: Data is anonymized where possible
Facebook Pixel (if used)
- Purpose: Measuring ad effectiveness and retargeting
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Type: Third-party
- Controls: Can be disabled through Facebook Ad Settings
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google Maps: For location services and directions
- Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing
Social Media
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
- Twitter: Social media sharing buttons
- LinkedIn: Professional networking integration
Other Services
- Customer Support: Live chat and support tools
- CDN Services: For faster website loading
5. Cookie Consent and Control
Your Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
- Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or decline specific cookie categories
- Opt-out Links: Use third-party opt-out tools for advertising cookies
Managing Cookies by Browser
Google Chrome:
- Click “Settings” → “Privacy and security” → “Site Settings” → “Cookies”
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click “Options” → “Privacy & Security” → “Cookies and Site Data”
- Adjust your cookie preferences
Safari:
- Click “Preferences” → “Privacy” → “Manage Website Data”
- Remove or block cookies as desired
Microsoft Edge:
- Click “Settings” → “Cookies and site permissions” → “Cookies and site data”
- Configure your cookie settings
Mobile Devices
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
6. Cookie Categories and Legal Basis
Cookie Categories and Legal Basis
Essential Cookies
- Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
- Can Be Disabled: No
Functional Cookies
- Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
- Can Be Disabled: Yes
Analytics Cookies
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Can Be Disabled: Yes
Marketing Cookies
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Can Be Disabled: Yes
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
- Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
- Functional Cookies: Loss of personalized features and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality
- Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Cookie Lifespan
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Used for essential website functions
Persistent Cookies
- Stored on your device for a set period
- Duration ranges from 24 hours to 2 years depending on purpose
9. Updates to Cookie Usage
We may update our cookie usage to:
- Improve website functionality
- Comply with legal requirements
- Enhance user experience
- Add new features or services
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Updated cookie banner
- Website notifications
- Email communications (where appropriate)
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Information: Understanding what cookies we use
- Right to Control: Managing your cookie preferences
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Changing your mind about non-essential cookies
- Right to Complain: Contacting supervisory authorities if unsatisfied
11. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie usage:
County Pest Control
Email: Contact Us
Phone:0800 2343511
Data Protection Queries:
Email: Contact Us
12. Regulatory Information
This cookie policy complies with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
For more information about cookies and your rights, visit:
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
- About Cookies: https://www.aboutcookies.org
13. Cookie Policy Updates
This policy was last updated on 25th June 2025. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically as our cookie usage may change to improve our services or comply with regulatory requirements.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein.