Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how UK Handyman Directory (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because the site cannot work without them. Non‑essential cookies, such as analytics, are switched off until you accept them using our cookie banner — and you can change your choice at any time. We process cookie data in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.

Last updated: 26th March 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical and advertising insights.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)
  • First‑party cookies (set by our website)
  • Third‑party cookies (set by external services such as Google)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Website Functions

  • Enable core features such as navigation and page loading
  • Maintain basic site functionality

These cookies are required for the website to operate.

Performance & Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device and browser information
  • Referring websites

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Advertising & Monetisation (Google AdSense)

We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to:

  • Serve personalised or non‑personalised ads
  • Limit how often ads are shown
  • Measure ad performance

These cookies help support the monetisation of our website.

3. Third‑Party Cookies

Third‑party services that may set cookies on our website include:

  • Google AdSense
  • Google Analytics
  • Advertising partners
  • Embedded content providers (e.g., maps, videos, widgets)

These third parties may use cookies to track browsing behaviour across websites. We do not control third‑party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies

When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non‑essential cookies. Rejecting is as quick as accepting — a single click — and analytics cookies are never set unless you accept. To review or change your choice at any time, use the button below.

You can also control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third‑party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or performance.

Users can opt out of personalised Google advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact us through our Contact page.