Last Updated: 15 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
GutterKings uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (gutterkings.uk) for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: To make our website function properly
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
- Functional cookies: To remember your preferences
- Marketing cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
3. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies complies with:
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 (as amended)
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- The Data Protection Act 2018
We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with PECR requirements.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - Maintains session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your location preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| location_pref | Remembers your preferred service area | 30 days | |
| font_size | Stores accessibility font size preference | 1 year |
4.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Tracks visits for advertising | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - Conversion tracking | 3 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display typography. This may set cookies. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Manage preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Contacting us at info@gutterkings.uk
6.3 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please Note
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit. Some features may not work correctly without cookies.
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser that persists even after you close it
- Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track page views and email opens
These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage tracking through our cookie consent tool and browser settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.