1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hollinside Construction Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (hollinsideconstruction.co.uk).
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.
By law, we must obtain your consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve your experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used.
There are different types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the website to work (e.g. security, remembering your cookie choices).
- Performance / analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Functional cookies – remember your preferences to improve your experience.
- Advertising / targeting cookies – used to deliver ads relevant to you.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly.
- Remember your cookie consent choices.
- Understand how visitors use our site, through aggregated analytics, so we can improve it.
We do not use cookies for advertising or remarketing.
4. Cookies used on this site
| Cookie name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes individual users for Google Analytics. | 2 years | Performance | |
_ga_ZFTDCKL7DW | Keeps session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Performance | |
| Consent cookie | Stores your cookie preferences so we remember your choice. | Hollinside Construction | 12 months | Strictly necessary |
Note for the team: confirm the exact name of the consent cookie set by the WPConsent banner (check the plugin or your browser’s storage on the live site) and update the third row. The two
_gacookies above are correct for your GA4 propertyG-ZFTDCKL7DW.
5. Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). GA4 helps us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are viewed and how people move through the site.
GA4 does not store full IP addresses; IP data is handled in a way that does not identify you personally. We use this information only in aggregate, to understand and improve our website.
Google may process this data on servers outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards apply under UK GDPR. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. Managing your cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Our cookie banner: when you first visit, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies, or manage your choices. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings on our site.
- Your browser: you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Guidance for common browsers:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website works.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the law, technology or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
Hollinside Construction Ltd Email: info@hollinsideconstruction.co.uk Phone: 0753 946 4465 Address: 4 Shibdon Crescent, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 5AY
Last updated: 8 June 2026