Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences and login information.
2. How We Use Cookies
Green & Cosy Homes Ltd uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to understand how you interact with our services. We use the following types of cookies:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Enabled)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, the website may not work correctly.
- Session cookies: Track your session and keep you logged in
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., language, display preferences)
- Cookie consent: Records your cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to collect this information.
- Google Tag Manager (GTM): Manages tags and tracking codes
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behaviour, and traffic patterns
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on page, click patterns, search queries
Provider: Google LLC
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Marketing & Ads Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)
These cookies are used to track the performance of our advertising campaigns and to serve targeted advertisements.
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking: Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns
- Google Ads Remarketing: Allows us to reach people who have visited our site with targeted ads
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Tracks conversions and user behaviour for Facebook advertising campaigns
- Campaign Performance: Measures the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Providers: Google LLC, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
Privacy Policies: Google Privacy Policy | Meta Privacy Policy
4. Cookie Retention
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year or until you clear your cookies
- Google Analytics: Expires after 2 years of inactivity
- Google Ads: Expires after 90 days
5. Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
- Reject: Reject optional cookies (only essential cookies will be enabled)
- Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to enable
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block specific types of cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being placed
Note: Blocking cookies may affect your browsing experience and prevent certain features from working correctly.
Third-Party Tools
You can also use third-party tools to manage cookies:
- Your Online Choices - Manage advertising cookies
- Google Ad Settings - Control Google ads personalisation
- Google Analytics Opt-out
6. Google Tag Manager & Google Ads Specific Information
What Data is Collected?
Through Google Tag Manager and Google Ads, we may collect:
- IP address and location data
- Device type and browser information
- Pages visited and content interacted with
- Conversion actions (e.g., form submissions)
- Campaign IDs and marketing channels
How is This Data Used?
- To understand how people find and interact with our site
- To measure the success of our Google Ads campaigns
- To show relevant ads to people who have visited our site
- To improve our marketing effectiveness
Data Storage & Security
Data collected through Google Tag Manager and Google Ads is stored and processed by Google in accordance with Google's data protection standards. Your data may be transferred internationally. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. All information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with:
- UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- ePrivacy Regulations
For more information about how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Green & Cosy Homes Ltd
17 Chatsworth Avenue
Long Eaton, Nottingham
NG10 2FL
Email: general@greenandcosy.co.uk
Phone: 0115 896 0581
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
Document Status: Last updated July 2026 | Next review: July 2027