Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: 13 February 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website owner.
Cookies may be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose services are used by the website (“third-party cookies”). This Cookie Policy explains how Block uses cookies on our website.
2. How We Use Cookies
Block uses cookies on our website (www.blockmanagementcompany.co.uk) for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our block management content and services
- To measure the effectiveness of our content
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the site to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| __next | Required for page routing and navigation | Session | First-party |
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. We use Google Analytics to gather this information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. The information generated is used to compile statistical reports. Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where third parties process the information on Google's behalf. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you receive error messages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, or to delete cookies that have already been set. The method for doing this varies from browser to browser. You can find instructions for managing cookies in your browser's help section or by visiting the browser developer's website.
6.1 Browser Settings
Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly or may not be accessible. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
7. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control the use of third-party cookies and recommend that you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage reporting
- Google Maps: Embedded maps on our contact page
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Block
274 Manchester Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GL
Phone: 0161 371 7190
Email: info@blockmanagementcompany.com
Website: www.blockmanagementcompany.co.uk