Cookie Policy
Last updated: 3/9/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
D8 Plumbing uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to help us understand how our visitors interact with our plumbing services in Dublin 8.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- Performance Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our services
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
- Communication: To help our contact forms and booking system function correctly
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure secure browsing
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, remembering your contact preferences or form data.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
- Google Places: For customer reviews integration
- Google Fonts: For consistent typography
Duration: Varies by service
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set up warnings before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Contact forms may not function properly
- We may not remember your preferences
- Some features may not work as expected
- We cannot provide personalized content
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about third-party cookies used on our site, please refer to their respective privacy policies:
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
D8 Plumbing
Phone: 089 602 6165
Email: alan.d8plumbing@gmail.com
Service Area: Dublin 8 and surrounding areas
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.