Cookie Policy

What cookies are

Cookies are small files saved on your phone or computer when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as tracking pixels and local storage, work in much the same way, so this policy covers them too. Some are needed for the site to work. Others help me understand how the site is used, or come from services like maps and videos embedded on the page.

The cookies this website uses

Always on

Strictly necessary

These keep the website working and secure, and remember your cookie choices. They can't be switched off, and the law doesn't require your consent for them.

Always on

Spam protection

The contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to stop spam messages. Google may store information on your device when you use the form. This is needed to keep the form secure.

Only if you accept

Site statistics

The website platform, Duda, has built-in statistics that count visits and show which pages are most useful, so I can improve the site. These aren't used for advertising, and they only run if you accept them in the cookie banner.

Full list

Name	Set by	What it does	How long it lasts	Type
`_GRECAPTCHA`	Google reCAPTCHA	Checks contact form messages aren't spam	Up to 6 months	Strictly necessary
`dm_timezone_offset`	Duda	Records your time zone so the site displays correctly	About 15 days	Strictly necessary
`dm_last_visit` `dm_total_visits`	Duda	Counts how many times you've visited	1 year	Site statistics
`dm_last_page_view` `dm_this_page_view`	Duda	Records which pages you've viewed	1 year	Site statistics
`_sp_id.a460`	Duda (via Snowplow)	Recognises returning visitors for site statistics	2 years	Site statistics
`_sp_ses.a460`	Duda (via Snowplow)	Groups page views into a single visit	30 minutes	Site statistics

How to control cookies

When you first visit, a banner asks whether you accept cookies. To change your choice later, clear the cookies for thompsonsdecorating.co.uk in your browser settings, and the banner will appear again on your next visit.

You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.

For more about cookies and your choices, visit the ICO website at ico.org.uk.