Cookie Policy
Crown Works Tree Care | www.crownworkstreecare.co.uk
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on this website for the following purposes:
· To ensure the website functions correctly (strictly necessary cookies).
· To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it (analytics cookies).
· To enable social media sharing buttons on our website (third-party functional cookies).
3. The Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store personally identifiable information. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under UK GDPR and PECR.
Session cookie (PHPSESSID or similar)
Provider: Crown Works Tree Care
Purpose: Maintains your browsing session while you navigate the site.
Duration: Session — deleted when you close your browser.
cookieconsent_status
Provider: Crown Works Tree Care
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not asked again on every visit.
Duration: 1 year.
3.2 Analytics Cookies (require your consent)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Data is collected anonymously and used only to improve the site. These cookies are only set if you give your consent.
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client identifier.
Duration: 2 years.
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Stores and counts page views for the specific Analytics property.
Duration: 2 years.
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes users; used to throttle request rate.
Duration: 24 hours.
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites.
Duration: 1 minute.
Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
Data processor: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Social Media Cookies (require your consent)
Our website includes social media sharing buttons. If you interact with these buttons, the relevant social media provider may set cookies on your device — even if you do not have an account with that provider. We have no control over these third-party cookies.
Provider: Meta (Facebook)
Purpose: Identifies browsers to enable social sharing and provide site analytics to Meta.
Duration: Up to 3 months.
Provider: LinkedIn
Purpose: Used by LinkedIn sharing buttons for content delivery and usage tracking.
Duration: Up to 2 years.
Provider: X (Twitter)
Purpose: Used by X (Twitter) sharing buttons to track usage and personalise content.
Duration: Up to 2 years.
Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
Please review the privacy policies of each provider:
· Meta (Facebook & Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
· X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/en/privacy
3.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use
Crown Works Tree Care does not use:
· Advertising or remarketing cookies.
· Cookies that track your activity across other websites.
· Cookies to build advertising profiles or target you with ads.
4. Your Consent
When you first visit our website you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You may choose to:
· Accept all cookies — enables analytics and social media cookies.
· Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
· Manage your preferences — choose which categories of cookies you accept.
Your consent preference is stored for 12 months. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website. We will never set non-essential cookies before you have given your consent, in full compliance with UK GDPR and PECR.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies
In addition to our cookie consent tool, you can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
· Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
· Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
· Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
· Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
For general information about cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
6. International Data Transfers
Some cookie providers we use (including Google and Meta) are based in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR Chapter V. Google LLC and Meta Platforms Inc. participate in the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK resident, you have the right to:
· Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
· Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
· Erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your personal data.
· Object — to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
· Restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
· Website: www.crownworkstreecare.co.uk
· Email: [insert contact email address]
· Address: [insert registered business address]
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data or cookies, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection authority:
· Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
· Website: www.ico.org.uk
· Helpline: 0303 123 1113
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Crown Works Tree Care — registered in England & Wales