Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how South West Tree Care ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage work in much the same way, and we refer to them all as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to make our website function correctly, to understand how visitors use it so we can improve it, and to support certain features such as embedded maps and widgets. We only use non-essential cookies where you have given your consent.
3. The types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies — required for the website to function, such as remembering your session. These do not require consent.
Performance and analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously, so we can improve it.
Functional cookies — enable enhanced features and content, such as embedded maps or third-party widgets.
Targeting cookies — may be set by us or our partners to make advertising more relevant to you. [Remove this category if the site sets no advertising cookies.]
4. Cookies used on this website
The table below lists the main cookies our website may set. [This list must be checked against the live site and updated to reflect the cookies actually in use.]
| Cookie / provider | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joomla session (e.g. [joomla_session_id]) | Maintains your session so the website functions correctly | Strictly necessary | Session |
| Cookie consent (e.g. [cookie_consent]) | Remembers your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | [12 months] |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — if used | Collects anonymous statistics about how visitors use the site | Performance / analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Google Maps — if an embedded map is used | Enables the interactive map showing our service area | Functional | Varies |
| Third-party widget (e.g. Elfsight) — if used | Powers embedded content such as opening hours or reviews | Functional | Varies |
5. Managing your cookies
When you first visit our website you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept through our cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time by [returning to the cookie settings / clearing cookies in your browser]. You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings — see aboutcookies.org for guidance. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.
6. Consent
By accepting non-essential cookies through our banner, you consent to our use of those cookies as described in this policy. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the website to operate.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the date last updated.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us on 07762 393 081 or at
