Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how Search Skip Hire uses cookies and similar technologies on our website searchskiphire.co.uk.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable certain functions of the website
- To provide analytics and understand how you use our site
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To improve your browsing experience
- To help us serve relevant content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies for maintaining your browsing session
- Security cookies for preventing fraud
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
We use:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- These cookies collect anonymous data about pages visited, time spent on pages, and user journey
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location or language) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Remembering your search history and preferences
- Storing your last viewed location
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and optimization
4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by our website. We have full control over these cookies and they cannot be accessed by other websites.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics). These services have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.
5. Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your journey through the site during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences for future visits.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- View and delete cookies individually
Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent you from using certain features.
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
7. Cookie Duration
Our cookies typically last for:
- Session cookies: Until you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
9. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
For general information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: