Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a visitor’s computer or device while they are browsing. These data files are stored on your device and are used by most websites to function effectively, track site usage, and improve user experience. They can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website, “Construction Utility Mapping,” uses various types of cookies to ensure functionality, enhance performance, and provide a tailored user experience. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how our visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on site performance issues and popular content. They also enable us to fix bugs and improve our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advert. We may use third-party cookies to help us with performance monitoring or targeted advertising.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or not cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate option in the cookie consent notice, which appears when you first visit our site.
You can also manage and delete cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The processes for managing and deleting cookies vary depending on the browser you use (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox). You can typically access these settings through the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may employ third-party services to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as site analytics and targeted advertising, which will set their own cookies. These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies and comply with relevant data protection regulations like GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
Consent and Control
We are committed to transparency and user control regarding cookies. Upon your first visit to our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. This notice explains the types of cookies we use and asks for your consent to set them on your device. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this Cookie Policy page.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We will update this Cookie Policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant data protection regulations and to reflect any changes in the way we use cookies on our website. The ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last revised.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. We encourage you to check back regularly for any updates or changes to this policy.