Cookie Policy for Heston Skip Hire
Introduction: This cookie policy explains how Heston Skip Hire and related services use cookies and similar technologies to improve site function and service delivery. It describes the different cookie types we use — essential, analytics and marketing — and the purposes they serve, including performance monitoring and user experience optimisation.
We refer to our service in different ways throughout this policy: Heston skip hire, Heston Skip-Hire or Heston SkipHire. These variations all relate to the same provision of skip hire and waste management services and the digital tools that support them. This policy is intended to be clear and concise about cookie usage and your control choices.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They can be set by the site operator or by third-party services. Cookies help remember settings, enable secure access, collect analytics, and deliver more relevant marketing. Performance monitoring cookies allow us to measure load times, spot errors, and track resource use so we can improve the service you receive from the Heston skip-hire service.Types of cookies we use
We use three main categories of cookies. Below is a simple breakdown of what each type does and why it benefits users of our Heston Skip Hire offering:- Essential cookies — These are necessary for core functionality, such as session management and security. Without essential cookies, basic site features may not work.
- Analytics cookies — These collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site. They support performance monitoring by tracking page load times, error rates, and user flow so we can improve speed and reliability.
- Marketing cookies — These enable content and advertising to be tailored to interests, often provided by third parties. They help make advertising more relevant while allowing measurement of campaign effectiveness for the Heston skip hire service.
Purpose for performance monitoring: Performance cookies capture metrics such as page response time, server errors, and resource usage. This data helps our technical teams identify slow pages, optimise delivery of content, and reduce interruptions. For the Heston Skip-Hire digital experience, performance monitoring is used only to improve reliability and speed, not to personally identify individuals.
User control and consent
You have choices about cookies. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. You can also opt out of analytics and marketing cookies while keeping essential cookies enabled to preserve basic functionality. When available, cookie banners and preference centres let you adjust settings at any time.Managing cookies via your browser typically involves these actions: disable third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, and set preferences for future visits. Choosing to deny analytics or marketing cookies will not affect the core services needed to access key features of the Heston skip-hire platform.
Retention and third parties
Cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a fixed period. Some analytics and marketing cookies are set by third-party providers; these parties may process anonymous data for reporting and ad delivery. We select providers that adhere to recognised privacy standards and restrict data use to the purposes described here.Changes to this policy: We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. When we do, the effective date will be revised and the updated policy posted. Your continued use of the service after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms.
Final note: This cookie policy aims to be transparent about how cookies support the operation, analytics and marketing needs of our Heston skip hire operations, including the important role of performance monitoring in maintaining a fast, secure and reliable service.