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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 01/07/2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how East On Projects (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:

https://eastonprojects.co.uk/

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
  • First-party cookies – set by our website.
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services used on our website.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly.
  • Maintain website security.
  • Remember your cookie preferences.
  • Improve website performance and usability.
  • Analyse how visitors interact with our website.
  • Support marketing and communication activities where consent has been provided.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools.

Examples include:

  • Security cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Load balancing and website functionality cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for website operation.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

Examples may include:

  • Page views
  • Visitor numbers
  • Time spent on pages
  • Website performance metrics

Legal basis: Consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples may include:

  • Remembering form preferences
  • Language preferences
  • User interface settings

Legal basis: Consent where required.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used by us or third-party services to measure marketing effectiveness and deliver relevant advertising.

Examples may include:

  • Advertising platform cookies
  • Remarketing cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies

Legal basis: Consent.

5. Cookie Inventory

The table below provides details of cookies currently detected on our website.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

The cookie inventory is automatically generated and updated periodically. Cookie names, providers and durations may change as website functionality evolves.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies;
  • Reject non-essential cookies; or
  • Manage your cookie preferences.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link available on our website.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies;
  • Delete cookies;
  • Block cookies from specific websites; and
  • Block all cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These providers may include:

  • Analytics providers
  • Website hosting providers
  • Security services
  • Marketing and advertising platforms
  • Embedded content providers

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

East On Projects
Email: sales@eastonprojects.co.uk
Website: https://eastonprojects.co.uk/

For information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.