Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not typically contain personal information that identifies you directly, but they can be used to recognise your device and remember your preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
The 999 Cleaner website (999cleaner.com) uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring the website functions correctly and securely
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Measuring the effectiveness of our content and services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies used on our website into the following types:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your session while browsing the site and submitting forms | Session |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery when submitting our contact form | Session |
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie preference so you are not asked again | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the site's structure, content, and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics: maintains session state across page requests | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics: distinguishes visitors over a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics: limits the rate of data collection on high-traffic pages | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
font_loaded |
Records whether web fonts have been loaded to improve page rendering speed | Session |
form_data |
Temporarily stores contact form data to prevent loss if the page is accidentally refreshed | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. The third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — Used to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — Used to deliver the DM Sans and DM Serif Display typefaces on our website. Google Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the site to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" section of your browser. Common actions include:
- Blocking all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Deleting cookies that have already been stored on your device
- Setting your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing visit information with Google Analytics.
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended. For example:
- The contact form may not submit correctly
- Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
- Some pages may not display properly
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.
7. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For details about our service terms, please see our Terms & Conditions.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@999cleaner.com
- Phone: 0141 343 9451
- Address: 999 Cleaner, 1119 Cathcart Road, Glasgow