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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 18/03/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Bearsted Upholsterers (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: bearstedupholsterers.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Support security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as filling in forms or setting preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our site and services.

These cookies collect information in an anonymous form where possible, including number of visitors, pages visited, and how users arrived at the site.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as form inputs) and provide enhanced features.

4. Cookies We Use

The table below lists the cookies currently used on our website:

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

Marketing

Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.

Google Maps

Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.

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NameDescriptionDuration
OGPCThese cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages.1 month
OGPThis cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality.2 months

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behaviour.

We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses where possible.

Data collected may be transferred to and stored on servers outside the UK. You can find out more about how Google uses your data here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Adjusting your cookie preferences via our cookie banner
  • Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

Bearsted Upholsterers
Email: suzanne@bearstedupholsterers.co.uk
Phone: 01622 863 069