Effective Date: 29 April 2025
AB Suit Alterations (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://absuitalterations.co.uk (“Website”) to improve your experience, remember preferences, and collect analytics data. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing session to help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as language or region) so you don’t have to re-enter them on each visit. Similar technologies—like web storage and tracking pixels—are also covered here.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure Website Functionality: Enable core features like secure log-ins and form submissions.
- Remember Preferences: Store your language, display, and layout settings for a tailored experience.
- Analyze Site Usage: Collect anonymous data on page visits and interactions to improve performance.
- Deliver Marketing: Show relevant promotions or social media content based on your interests.
3. Your Cookie Consent
Under UK law, we must inform you about our use of cookies and obtain your consent for any non-essential cookies.
- You can accept or reject cookies via the cookie banner on your first visit.
- You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” icon on our site or through your browser settings.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your session during visits (essential for security) | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Preference | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – counts page views | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA_ | Analytics | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| viewed_cookie_policy | Strictly Necessary | Ensures cookie notice isn’t shown repeatedly | 11 months |
| __hssc, __hssrc, __hstc | Analytics / Performance | HubSpot tracking cookies for site analytics | 30 minutes–6 months |
| fr | Marketing | Facebook – remembers user’s browser ID for advertising | 3 months |
Note: We may update this list as we introduce new services or analytics tools.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality. Disabling analytics or marketing cookies may limit personalised content.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We review our cookie practices regularly and may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when the latest version was published. Please check periodically for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
AB Suit Alterations
Email:
Website: https://absuitalterations.co.uk
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