Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 September 2026
This policy explains how Clifford Building Contractors ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies such as browser local storage are treated the same way as cookies for the purposes of this policy.
2. The categories we use
- Necessary — essential for the website to function. These are always on and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We use Plausible, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that sets no cookies, stores nothing on your device and collects no personal data. It runs for all visitors.
- Marketing — would be used to deliver relevant advertising. We do not currently use any marketing cookies; if this changes, they will only run with your consent.
3. Cookies and technologies in use
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clifford-cookie-consent | Stored your answer to the cookie banner this site used to show. We no longer set it or read it; one already on your device stays until you clear it. | Necessary | Stored locally until you clear it | Clifford Building Contractors |
| Plausible Analytics | Privacy-friendly, aggregate visitor statistics. Sets no cookies, stores nothing on your device and collects no personal data — runs for all visitors. | Analytics | No cookie stored | Plausible Insights |
4. Managing your preferences
There is nothing to accept or decline: we set no cookies, and our visitor statistics use none. The cookie button in the corner of the screen, the Cookie Preferences link in the footer and the button below show a short summary of this whenever you want it.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect how some websites work.
5. Questions
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please see our Privacy Policy or get in touch via our contact page.