Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Introduction
Stonebuild Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand how we collect and use information about your visits to our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain features.
Cookies typically contain the name of the website they come from, the "lifetime" of the cookie (how long it will remain on your device), and a value which is usually a randomly generated unique number. We do not use cookies that contain personally identifiable information about you.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you do so.
We use these cookies to:
- Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts
- Remember your consent preferences
- Keep you logged in during your visit
- Load the website efficiently
- Remember items in your cart during your visit
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance and understand visitor behavior patterns.
Examples of metrics these cookies track:
- Number of visitors to the site
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Sources of traffic (how users arrived at our site)
- User journey through the website
- Errors encountered by users
We use Google Analytics and similar services to collect and analyze this information. These tools use cookies to track visitor usage and generate reports about website activity.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
We use these cookies to:
- Remember your language preference
- Save your display preferences (font size, contrast)
- Store recently viewed services
- Provide personalized recommendations
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
These cookies may track your visit to our website and other websites, allowing advertising networks to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but they identify your browser and internet device.
How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
The length of time a cookie will stay on your device depends on whether it's a "persistent" or "session" cookie.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave our website. These cookies are essential for the operation of our site and cannot be disabled. They are usually deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified duration (which can range from minutes to years) or until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your device when you return to our website, enabling us to remember your preferences and settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use analytics services provided by Google, which uses cookies to track visitor usage. We may also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site to enhance your experience on social media.
Google Analytics
Used to distinguish users and measure site usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google's Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Social Media Cookies
Set by social media services to enable you to share content with your networks. These cookies may track your visit to our site and link it to your social media profiles.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on your device:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
For the most current information on how to block or delete cookies, please refer to the documentation for your browser or device. However, please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site or some functionality may be limited.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of our website pages.
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
If you want to opt out of interest-based advertising cookies, you can do so through various industry initiatives:
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance: aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us using the following information:
stonebuild Ltd
25 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 4AD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7123 4567
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM