Cookie Policy

Apex Roofing North Devon LTD
Company Number: 12356835
Last Updated: September 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Apex Roofing North Devon LTD ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and giving you control over your online experience.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can disable them through your browser settings or leave our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

To ensure our website functions properly
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how visitors use our website
To improve your browsing experience
To analyze website traffic and performance
To provide relevant information about our roofing services

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for website operation
Duration: Session
Can be disabled: No (website may not function properly)

These cookies are required for our website to function correctly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure area access, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, certain features of our website cannot be provided.

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Purpose: To improve website performance
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as:

Which pages are visited most often
How visitors navigate through the site
Error messages received
Time spent on pages

This information is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and understand user preferences.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: To remember your choices
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as:

Your preferred language or region
Text size preferences
Whether you've responded to a survey
Contact form information (with your consent)

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

Purpose: To provide relevant content
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to:

Build a profile of your interests
Show relevant content about our roofing services
Limit the number of times you see the same information
Measure the effectiveness of our communications

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:

Number of visitors
Where visitors came from
Pages visited
Time spent on site

For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy

Social Media

If we embed social media content, these platforms may set cookies through our site to track engagement and provide features.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies individually or entirely
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

7.2 How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.

8. Impact of Refusing Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

Inability to access certain areas of our website
Reduced functionality of interactive features
Need to re-enter information more frequently
Less personalized experience

However, you will still be able to:

Browse our roofing services information
Read about our company
Access our contact information
Call us directly on +44 7419 907109

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for handling DNT signals, and our website does not specifically respond to DNT signals.

10. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies we use may collect personal data. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will never use cookies to:

Collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent
Pass personally identifiable data to third parties without your consent
Use data for purposes other than those stated

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

The cookies we use
Legal requirements
Our business practices

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check this policy periodically.

12. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

13. More Information About Cookies

For more general information about cookies, you can visit:

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Apex Roofing North Devon LTD
Phone: +44 7419 907109
Company Registration: 12356835
Service Area: 40-mile radius of Barnstaple, North Devon

For data protection and privacy concerns, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.