How we use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device across multiple visits).
Similar technologies include local storage, a browser feature that stores data on your device without a fixed expiry date. This policy covers both cookies and local storage.
This policy has been drafted to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
This website uses a small number of essential local storage entries to ensure the site functions correctly, and optional third-party cookies loaded only with your consent. We do not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking.
These entries are strictly necessary for the website to function and do not require your consent under UK GDPR.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
kh_visited |
Local Storage | Remembers that you have visited the site before, so the entry splash is skipped on return visits. | Persistent |
kh_skip_splash |
Session Storage | Prevents the page-loading animation from showing when navigating between pages in the same session. | Session |
kh_cookies |
Local Storage | Stores your cookie consent preference (essential or all). | Persistent |
These cookies are only loaded if you click "Accept All" on the cookie banner. They are set by third-party services embedded in this website. Where consent is given, information stored by these cookies may be retained for up to 180 days.
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Enables the interactive map on our Contact page, which shows the location of our yard in Watford. | Google Privacy Policy |
This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google states that their Fonts service does not set persistent cookies. However, your IP address is transmitted to Google's servers when fonts are loaded. For more information, see Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.
You have the right to control and opt out of cookies. You can update your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and reloading the page; the cookie banner will reappear. You can also withdraw consent by clicking "Essential Only" when the banner is displayed.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. For guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that disabling cookies may restrict access to certain features of this website.
We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. The date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@kingscotehaulage.co.uk.