This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how Tyneside Handyman (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Contact: legal@tynesidehandyman.co.uk
Last updated: 13 February 2026
1. What cookies are (and similar technologies)
1.1 Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website.
1.2 We also use similar technologies that store or access information on your device, including local storage and session storage provided by your browser.
1.3 In this Policy, “cookies” refers to cookies and similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
2. What we use cookies/technologies for
We use cookies and similar technologies for the purposes below.
2.1 Strictly necessary (always on)
These are required for the website to function and to provide the services you request. For example, to:
- enable core site features;
- keep the website secure; and
- support multi-step tools (such as quote and booking journeys), including remembering progress during your session and remembering your cookie choices.
Because these are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent.
2.2 Analytics / measurement (optional)
Used to understand how visitors use our website and to help us improve it (for example page usage and basic site interactions).
These are used only if you consent.
2.3 Advertising / marketing measurement (optional)
Used to measure the performance of advertising and marketing (for example attributing enquiries/bookings to a campaign and measuring conversions).
These are used only if you consent.
3. Your choices (Accept all / Reject all)
3.1 When you first visit our website, you will be asked to choose whether to allow optional cookies/technologies.
3.2 Accept all enables optional analytics/measurement and optional advertising/marketing measurement.
3.3 Reject all keeps optional analytics/measurement and optional advertising/marketing measurement disabled.
3.4 Optional cookies/technologies are not used unless you choose to accept them.
3.5 You can change your choice at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the website footer.
4. Third-party services we use
4.1 Depending on your consent choices, we may use the following services:
- Google Tag Manager (to manage and deploy website tags)
- Google Analytics 4 (analytics/measurement)
- Google Ads (advertising/marketing measurement, including conversion measurement)
- Meta Pixel (advertising/marketing measurement, if enabled)
4.2 Where optional services are enabled by your consent, these providers may set or read their own cookies/technologies and process information about your visit in accordance with their own policies.
5. How long cookies/technologies are used for
5.1 Strictly necessary technologies may be session-based (ending when you close your browser) or may persist for a limited period to remember preferences (for example, remembering your cookie choice for up to around 6 months).
5.2 Analytics/measurement cookies (if you consent) may persist for longer periods (for example, up to around 2 years, depending on provider settings).
5.3 Advertising/marketing measurement cookies/identifiers (if you consent) vary by provider and configuration and may persist for weeks or months.
6. Managing cookies in your browser
6.1 Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings, including deleting cookies, blocking cookies, or setting rules for specific websites.
6.2 If you block strictly necessary cookies or clear site data, parts of the website (including quote/booking tools) may not work properly.
7. More information
For information about how we handle personal data, please see /privacy-policy/.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last changed.