Privacy & Preferences
Cookie Policy
Clear information on what cookies are, how we use them to enhance your browsing experience, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
This Cookie Policy explains how ApexShield Roofing Ltd uses cookies and similar storage technologies on our website in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, mobile phone, or tablet when you visit websites. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, protect against spam or malicious form submissions, and provide anonymized performance insights to site owners.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveEssential for website core navigation, security, and basic functionality. They allow you to move between pages, use the multi-step quote wizard, and remember your cookie consent preferences. They do not store personally identifiable data.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Optional (Opt-In)Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized statistical metrics, such as popular roofing service pages, load speeds, and error rates. No direct identifiers are recorded.
Marketing & Conversion Cookies
Optional (Opt-In)Used to measure the performance of our local search advertising campaigns and ensure roofing advertisements shown on external platforms are relevant to homeowners in Greater Manchester.
3. Cookies In Use on This Site
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apexshield_cookie_consent | First Party | Necessary | Remembers your cookie consent choice and category preferences | 12 Months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Necessary | Bot management and security protection against automated spam attacks | 30 Minutes |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics (Optional) | Analytics | Anonymously tracks visitor counts and Core Web Vitals speed scores | 2 Years (if consented) |
4. Managing Cookies in Your Web Browser
In addition to our on-site preference manager above, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their configuration settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, or block cookies entirely:
- Google Chrome Cookie Settings
- Apple Safari Cookie Settings
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may degrade your browsing experience and prevent certain features (such as form photo uploads) from operating correctly.