Cookies Policy
Last updated: 2 April 2026
This cookies policy explains how CCTV Drain Surveys Leeds (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.cctvdrainsurveyleeds.co.uk. It explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits and help us understand how people use our site so we can improve it.
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. The website cannot work properly without them and they cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not shown the banner on every visit. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content, navigation, and the overall user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymised form — no personally identifiable information is collected.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state across page requests. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Conversion Tracking
We use WhatConverts to measure which enquiries — calls and form submissions — come from our marketing. It may set cookies and use dynamic number insertion to attribute an enquiry to its source. This helps us understand which channels bring genuine customers so we can invest sensibly.
Tag Management
We use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts on the site. Google Tag Manager itself does not set cookies, but it may deploy other tags that do (such as Google Analytics above).
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:
- Google — Google Privacy Policy
- WhatConverts — WhatConverts Privacy Policy
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience on this website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. To do this, follow the instructions for your browser:
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.