This page explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on ukbuilt.co.uk, what each one does, and how you can control them. Cookies that contain personal information are processed in line with our privacy policy and the UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store, so it can remember information between page loads or visits. Some cookies are essential to make a site work; others help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
2. Your preferences
Essential cookies Always on
Keep the site working — they remember your contact form details while you fill it in. They cannot be switched off.
Analytics Optional
Helps us see which pages people visit, how long they stay, and whether anything's broken. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP addresses anonymised.
Marketing Optional
Used to measure whether our ads on Google, Instagram, and Facebook are bringing people to the site.
Embedded video Optional
When we embed a Vimeo or YouTube video, those services set their own cookies. Disabling this will hide the player and show a static image instead.
3. Detailed list
For full transparency, here is what we set today. We will update this list whenever something changes.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ukbuilt_session | Remembers your contact form details while you type | UK Built | Session |
| ukbuilt_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | UK Built | 12 months |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (only if you opt in) | 13 months | |
| _fbp | Facebook pixel (only if you opt in) | Meta | 90 days |
| vuid | Vimeo player | Vimeo | 24 months |
4. How to control cookies on your device
You can also control cookies through your browser. Most browsers let you:
- See what cookies are set and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies from being set at all.
Be aware that blocking all cookies may break parts of the site. Browser-specific help:
5. ICO guidance
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) publishes guidance on cookies and similar technologies. See ico.org.uk for full details.
Questions? Email privacy@ukbuilt.co.uk and we'll get back within a couple of business days.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page with a "last updated" date at the top.