Cookie Policy | DNDH Construction

This Cookie Policy explains how DNDH Construction Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dndhconstruction.co.uk. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as maintaining your session when filling out forms.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across other websites, or selling your data.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management - maintains your session when filling out contact forms	Session (deleted when browser closes)
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users and tracks visitor numbers	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users for daily analytics	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - throttles request rate to limit data collection	1 minute

Session Cookies (PHPSESSID)

Our contact form uses PHP session cookies to process form submissions. These are essential for the website to function and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

You cannot opt out of these cookies without losing the ability to use our contact form.

Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Google Analytics collects:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you found our website (search engine, referral, etc.)
General location (city/region level)
Browser and device type

This data is anonymous and does not identify you personally. We do not share this data with third parties for advertising purposes.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: For website usage analytics (see above)
Google Fonts: For typography (does not set tracking cookies)

We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or other tracking technologies beyond those listed.

How to Manage Cookies

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies

Browser Settings

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality, particularly the contact form.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" setting. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, we only use essential and analytics cookies and do not track you for advertising purposes.

Local Storage

Our website does not use local storage or other tracking technologies beyond cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

DNDH Construction Ltd
Email: hello@dndhconstruction.co.uk
Phone: 07411 482595