Bubble and Squeak Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Cookie Policy
How and why we use cookies on bubbleandsqueakltd.co.uk.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow sites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them every time you come back.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (like local storage and tracking pixels) to:
- Make our website work properly and securely.
- Remember your preferences (such as your cookie choices).
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising (where you've consented).
Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary
Required for the site to function - security, page navigation, your cookie preferences, and form submissions. You cannot disable these.
Functional
Remember your choices (such as the last service you selected) to give you a better experience. Switching these off may make parts of the site less convenient.
Analytics
Help us understand how many people use the site, which pages are popular, and where we can improve. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing
Used by us and third parties (e.g. Facebook, Google) to show you relevant ads on other sites. Only set with your consent.
Specific cookies on this site
Below is a summary of the main cookies we currently use. Names and providers may change over time as we update services.
| Cookie / Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* WordPress | Site login & basic operation | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| cookieyes-consent (or similar) Cookie consent tool | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 1 year |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid Stripe | Payment fraud prevention | Strictly Necessary | 1 year / 30 mins |
| _ga, _ga_* Google Analytics | Visitor analytics (anonymised) | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid Google Analytics | Session analytics | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp Meta (Facebook) | Ad targeting & conversion tracking | Marketing | 3 months |
| ttads / _ttp TikTok | Ad targeting & conversion tracking | Marketing | 13 months |
If a cookie consent scanner (such as CookieYes, Cookiebot or Iubenda) is installed, the list above will be automatically generated and may differ slightly from this static summary.
Manage your cookie preferences
You can update your cookie choices at any time.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by services we use to provide functionality on our site, including:
- Stripe - secure payment processing (Stripe cookie info).
- Google - Analytics, Fonts, Calendar (Google cookies).
- Meta (Facebook) - pixel for ad measurement (Meta cookies).
- TikTok - pixel for ad measurement (TikTok cookies).
How to control cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Here are quick links to the major browsers:
Disabling all cookies may stop parts of this site working properly - particularly the booking form and payment process.
Do Not Track
Most browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There's no agreed industry standard for handling DNT, so we currently don't respond to it differently. You can control tracking via the cookie preferences panel above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website changes. The "Last updated" date will reflect the most recent change. Please check back occasionally.
Contact us
Questions about cookies? Email info@bubbleandsqueakltd.co.uk or see our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.