Cookie Policy

How cookies and similar technologies are used across the EL Contract Services website.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26 July 2026

About this policy

This Cookie Policy explains how E.L CONTRACT SERVICES LTD uses cookies and similar technologies on elcontractservices.co.uk.

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Our website may use cookies, scripts, tags, local storage and similar technologies to:

• Operate securely

• Remember visitor choices

• Deliver website features

• Understand website performance

• Display maps, videos or review content

• Improve the website and user experience

Who we are

E.L CONTRACT SERVICES LTD

Company number:

12861134

Registered office:

C/O DPC
Stone House
55 Stone Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6SR

Email:

info@elcontractservices.co.uk

Telephone:

01889 560 563

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on a computer, telephone, tablet or other device when a website is visited.

Cookies may allow a website to:

• Recognise a browser or device

• Remember preferences

• Maintain security

• Record whether a visitor has made a cookie choice

• Understand how pages are used

• Support embedded content and services

Some cookies are set directly by our website. These are known as first-party cookies.

Others are set by external providers whose services appear on the website. These are known as third-party cookies.

Similar technologies

The rules applying to cookies may also apply to other technologies that store information on, or access information from, a visitor’s device.

These may include:

• Local storage

• Tracking pixels

• Scripts and tags

• Embedded media technologies

• Device identifiers

• Other browser storage mechanisms

References to cookies within this policy include these similar technologies where appropriate.

Cookie categories

Our website may use the following categories.

Strictly necessary cookies

These are required for the website to function securely or to provide a feature specifically requested by the visitor.

They may be used for:

• Website security

• Network management

• Form functionality

• Fraud or misuse prevention

• Remembering cookie preferences

• Maintaining essential website functions

These cookies cannot usually be disabled through our cookie panel because the website may not operate correctly without them.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

They may collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral source

• Browser and device type

• Approximate location

• Website errors

• General interaction patterns

We may use Google Analytics 4 or another analytics service.

Analytics cookies will be controlled through the cookie-consent setup where consent is required.

Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies support optional website features and embedded services.

They may be used for:

• Embedded Google Maps

• YouTube or Vimeo videos

• Review widgets

• Enhanced website preferences

• Third-party content

Where these technologies use non-essential cookies or similar storage, they should only load after the visitor makes the relevant choice.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to:

• Measure advertising performance

• Build audience profiles

• Support remarketing

• Track activity across websites

At the date of this policy, the website does not intentionally use the Meta Facebook Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag.

If advertising or remarketing technology is introduced later, this policy and the cookie settings will be updated and the technology will be controlled through the appropriate consent category.

Technologies and providers that may be used

The website may use services supplied by:

• WordPress

• Elementor

• Hostinger

• Google

• Microsoft

• YouTube

• Vimeo

• Review-widget providers

• Website security and email-delivery providers

• Cookie-consent providers

The precise cookies used can change when:

• A provider updates its technology

• A plugin is updated

• A new website feature is introduced

• A visitor uses a particular embedded feature

Current cookie list

The cookies and similar technologies currently detected on this website are shown within our cookie preference panel.

The panel provides information about each cookie or technology, including its purpose, category, provider and duration where available.

You can open the cookie preference panel at any time using the cookie settings icon displayed on the website. From there, you can review or change your choices and view the cookies assigned to each category.

Cookie consent

When consent is legally required, non-essential cookies and technologies should not be activated until the visitor has made a valid choice.

The cookie banner should allow visitors to:

• Accept optional cookies

• Reject optional cookies

• Choose individual categories

• Access further information

A visitor’s decision should not prevent access to the basic website unless the relevant technology is genuinely necessary for the requested service.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the website.

Depending on the live configuration, Google Analytics may process:

• Device and browser information

• Website activity

• Approximate location

• Referral information

• Technical identifiers

Google Analytics should remain blocked until analytics consent is obtained where required by law.

The exact cookies and retention settings should be shown within the live cookie table and preference panel.

Google Maps

The website may use Google Maps to display location information.

Google Maps is provided by Google and may set cookies, collect technical information or connect to Google services when loaded.

Where the map uses non-essential storage or access technologies, it should be controlled through the functionality-cookie category.

Visitors who do not accept functionality cookies may see a placeholder instead of the interactive map.

YouTube and Vimeo

The website may contain videos hosted by YouTube or Vimeo.

These providers may receive technical information or set cookies when embedded content loads or is played.

Where these technologies are non-essential, they should be blocked until the visitor accepts the relevant functionality or media category.

A placeholder may be shown where consent has not been provided.

Reviews and third-party widgets

A review widget or similar service may be introduced in the future.

Depending on the provider and configuration, the widget may:

• Connect to a third-party service

• Collect technical information

• Store or access information on the visitor’s device

• Display external content

The widget should be assigned to the appropriate consent category and added to the live cookie scan before being activated.

How to change your choices

Visitors should be able to reopen the cookie-preference panel at any time by selecting the cookie-settings link or icon displayed on the website.

The panel should allow visitors to:

• Review their current choices

• Accept or reject optional categories

• Withdraw consent

• Update previous preferences

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before consent was withdrawn.

Browser settings

Most browsers allow users to:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Restrict cookies from particular websites

• Block third-party cookies

• Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Blocking all cookies may affect the way the website works. Essential features, forms or preferences may not function correctly.

Cookie duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when the browser is closed

• Persistent cookies, which remain for a defined period or until deleted

The applicable duration depends on the cookie and provider.

The live cookie table should provide the most current duration information.

International processing

Some cookie and technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is involved, international processing is addressed within our Privacy Policy and the relevant provider’s privacy information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy where:

• Website features change

• New providers are introduced

• Cookie settings change

• Legal requirements or regulatory guidance change

The latest version will be published on this page with a revised date.

Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to: