Last updated: 6 April 2026
Cookies are small text files and similar technologies can also include tags, scripts, local storage and other tools that store or access information on a device.
Some of these are strictly necessary for the website to work properly. Others are optional and are only used if you choose to accept them.
How we use cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Make our website function properly
- Protect website security and basic performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website content and user experience
- Support features such as website forms, WhatsApp links and analytics tools
Consent
Where cookies or similar technologies are not strictly necessary, they should only be used after you have given your consent through our cookie banner or settings tool.
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie controls available on our website, if enabled, or through your browser settings.
Types of cookies we may use
| Category | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Essential website functions, security, load balancing, form handling and remembering privacy choices. | No, where genuinely necessary |
| Analytics | Helps us understand website traffic, visitor behaviour and page performance so we can improve the site. | Yes |
| Third party platform content or links | May arise where visitors interact with external services such as WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram. | May depend on how the feature is used |
Cookies and similar technologies we may use
The exact cookies and technologies on the website may change over time as the site is updated.
You should review this page regularly for the latest information.
| Name / Provider | Type | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent cookie, if a cookie banner tool is installed | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie preferences so the site can respect your choices. | Usually 6 to 12 months |
| Google Analytics, for example cookies such as _ga or related analytics identifiers, if enabled | Analytics | Helps measure website traffic, page views and general user behaviour. | Varies, often up to 2 years |
| Google tag scripts, if analytics is used | Analytics / script | Supports measurement and reporting where visitors have agreed to analytics. | Session based or variable |
| Form service provider, if used for quote or contact forms | Strictly necessary or functional | Allows form submissions to be processed correctly. | Usually session based or short term |
| WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram | Third party | If you click through to those services, they may use their own cookies and similar technologies under their own policies. | Controlled by the third party |
Please update this table if your website starts using different providers, extra plugins, live chat tools, embedded videos, maps, advertising tags or other third party scripts.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Use the cookie banner or cookie settings tool on our website, if available
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Clear existing cookies through your browser or device settings
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.
Third party websites and social media
Our website may contain links to third party sites and platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
If you click those links or use those services, the relevant third party may place cookies or use similar technologies according to its own policies.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites or platforms.
More information
For more information about how we handle personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at info@severnsurveyors.co.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technologies, legal requirements or working practices.
Please check this page periodically for the latest version.