Cookie Policy
JBC Kitchens & Bathrooms
Last Updated: March 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies our website uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not give us access to your device and cannot be used to identify you personally.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled and no consent is required for these cookies under UK GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieconsent_status | This website | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner does not reappear on every visit | Necessary | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set if you consent via our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data. IP address is anonymised. | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _ga_[ID] | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users. | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics. | Analytics | 1 minute |
Google Analytics 4 is configured with IP anonymisation enabled — your full IP address is never stored. Analytics data is retained for 14 months.
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to set analytics cookies. You can accept or decline. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
3.2 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
3.3 Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use advertising or social media cookies. If we embed third-party content in the future (such as YouTube videos or social media widgets), those third parties may set their own cookies. We will update this policy accordingly.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, the ‘Last Updated’ date will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
JBC Kitchens & Bathrooms
Email: JBC.improvements1@gmail.com
Website: www.jbcimprovements.com
To make a complaint about our use of cookies or personal data, contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.