Cookie Policy
**Last Updated: 20 January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Locksmith Finder uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use and why.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Examples:
- Session cookies that remember your actions during a browsing session
- Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent under UK law.
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered.
We may use:
- Google Analytics (if applicable)
- Similar analytics tools
Information Collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Browser and device type
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
- Referring website
Legal Basis: Consent required (optional cookies)
Duration: Varies (typically 1-2 years)
Your Choice: You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Examples:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Remembering form inputs to improve user experience
Legal Basis: Consent may be required depending on functionality
Duration: Varies (typically 1 year)
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites and are used by advertising networks and partners.
We may use:
- Google AdSense or similar advertising networks
- Retargeting and remarketing services
- Affiliate marketing tracking cookies
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Browsing behavior and interests
- Interaction with advertisements
- Device and browser information
Legal Basis: Consent required (optional cookies)
Duration: Varies by provider (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Your Choice: You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information.
Third-Party Services May Include:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Google AdSense or other advertising networks (display advertising)
- Google Maps (if embedded for location display)
- Social media plugins (if applicable)
- Affiliate network tracking (if applicable)
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
Browser Settings
You can also control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
Opt-Out of Analytics
Google Analytics Opt-Out:
If we use Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies We Use – Detailed List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| [COOKIE_NAME] | Session management | Session | First-party |
| [COOKIE_NAME] | Security authentication | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguish users | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguish users | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics – throttle request rate | 1 minute | Third-party |
Functional Cookies (Optional)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remember cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google AdSense – ad delivery and reporting | 13 months | Third-party |
| DSID | Google – links activity across devices | 2 weeks | Third-party |
| NID | Google – store user preferences and information | 6 months | Third-party |
| test_cookie | Google – check if cookies can be set | 15 minutes | Third-party |
Note: The actual advertising cookies used will depend on which advertising networks we partner with. This table will be updated as we add or remove advertising partners.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how to interpret them.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Re-requesting cookie consent if necessary
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to:
- Choose which cookies to accept or reject
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Access information about the cookies we use
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
locksmithfinderuk@gmail.com
locksmithfinder.uk
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
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