Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies countrydrainage.co.uk uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit — for example, your preferences or whether you have visited before — to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics).
- Remember your preferences across sessions.
- Support third-party functionality embedded in our site (Google Reviews widget).
3. Cookies Used on This Site
The table below lists the cookies currently set when you visit countrydrainage.co.uk:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request on the site to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
_ga_[ID] (e.g. _ga_TL1BEP525H) |
Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Persists session state and tracks user interactions for GA4 measurement. | 2 years |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads / Tag Manager | Analytics / Advertising | Used by Google Tag Manager to measure conversion and ad performance across the site. | 3 months |
_gat / _gat_gtag_[ID] |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. Limits the number of requests sent to Google’s servers. | 1 minute |
WordPress session cookies (e.g. wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-*) |
WordPress / Divi | Strictly necessary | Set only when a user is logged into the WordPress admin area. Not set for regular visitors. | Session / persistent |
Note: Cookie names and durations are subject to change by third-party providers. We review this list periodically to keep it accurate.
4. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging into the admin area. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and you cannot opt out of them.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics / Site Kit: collects anonymised usage statistics. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
- Google Reviews Widget: embeds customer reviews from Google. Google may set cookies when this widget loads. See Google’s cookie policy for details.
- Google Tag Manager: manages analytics and conversion tracking tags. May set cookies associated with Google Ads.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. For more information on how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Your Cookie Preferences
To withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time, you can clear cookies in your browser settings. As we do not currently operate a cookie consent banner, you can manage cookies directly via your browser. We are reviewing our consent mechanism and will update this policy accordingly.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Further Information
For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@countrydrainage.co.uk.