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How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

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Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Expert Witness Building Surveyor uses them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain than the website you're visiting

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our website performance and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
  • Track form submissions and conversions
  • Deliver relevant content and marketing messages

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for website functionality

Duration: Session and persistent

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

4.2 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Collect information about website usage

Duration: Persistent

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time tracking
  • Error tracking

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences

Duration: Persistent

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Form auto-fill data
  • User interface customization

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertising and track campaign effectiveness

Duration: Persistent

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners and are used to build a profile of your interests.

Examples:

  • HubSpot tracking cookies
  • Conversion tracking pixels
  • Remarketing cookies

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that set cookies on our website:

5.1 HubSpot

Purpose: CRM, form management, analytics, and marketing automation

Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

HubSpot cookies track visitor behavior, form submissions, and help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This allows us to improve user experience and provide better service.

HubSpot Cookies:

  • __hstc: Main visitor tracking cookie (persistent, 13 months)
  • hubspotutk: Visitor identification token (persistent, 13 months)
  • __hssc: Session tracking cookie (session, 30 minutes)
  • __hssrc: Session restart indicator (session)

5.2 Google Analytics (if implemented)

Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve user experience.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage 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 > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note: If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including form submissions, preference saving, and access to certain content.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your right to privacy and provide options for managing cookies as described above.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our services, or cookie usage. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. More Information

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

To learn more about cookies in general, visit:

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Expert Witness Building Surveyor

📧 Email: info@expertwitnessbuildingsurveyor.co.uk

📞 Phone: Available on request

🏢 Address: United Kingdom

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