Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Handy Hancock Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://handyhancock.co.uk (the “website”). It sets out what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them.

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except for any cookies that require your consent, which we will only set once you have agreed to them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve how they perform, and to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies may be “first party” cookies, set by us, or “third party” cookies, set by another organisation whose services we use. They may also be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Make sure the website works correctly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors find and use the website, so we can improve it

Some of these cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are optional and are only set with your consent.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies These cookies are required for the website to work properly, for example to remember your cookie choices or keep the site secure. They do not require your consent and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Performance and analytics cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as which pages are visited and how long people stay. We use this information to improve the website.

Functional cookies These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferences, to give you a more personalised experience.

Marketing and advertising cookies These cookies may be used to show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our advertising. [Only include this section if you actually use marketing or advertising cookies, for example Meta Pixel or Google Ads. These cookies require consent.]

Managing your cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject non essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [explain how, for example clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer].

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse or remove cookies, though please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website works. Guidance for managing cookies is available for all major browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Safari, within their settings or help sections.

Third party cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third party services. These third parties may collect information about your use of our website in line with their own privacy and cookie policies. The third parties we use may include [for example, Google Analytics, embedded Google Maps, social media platforms or video providers]. We recommend reviewing the relevant third party policies for more information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date, so please check back periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Handy Hancock Ltd Email: info@handyhancock.co.uk / Telephone: 07345 512006