Cookies Policy

Cookies
While we do not currently collect information such as your name, email address, telephone number and address via our website we do store this information as part of our records of transactions with you (our customers) in our accounts software.
We do however use cookies to collect browsing data. Please read our cookie policy below in full. You are more than welcome to contact Sara in person to discuss any of the following.

We use cookies on www.thelocalview.co.uk – as most websites do – to help provide you with the best user experience. This policy sets out why we use them and how they benefit you.

Cookies are tiny text files placed on your computer, mobile phone or tablet when you browse a website. They are internet-friendly tools which make browsing faster and easier for you.

We use cookies to help:

• Improve the user experience of our website
• Remember your settings during and between visits
• Improve our site’s speed so it’s quicker to browse
• You share pages on social networks like Facebook

We do not use cookies to:

• Collect any personally identifiable information (without your permission)
• Collect any sensitive information
• Pass data to any advertising networks or third parties

Granting us permission to use cookies
If your browser settings are set to accept cookies, we know that you are happy to continue using our site as you always have done.
Should you wish to opt out of accepting cookies from our site, the choice is yours of course. However, in doing so, you might find our site won’t work as efficiently as usual.

Please note: we can discuss services over the phone or via email if you prefer. Simply call us on 01733 974220 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements. Or you can email us on [email protected].

Website function cookies

Our own cookies
We use session cookies to make our website work. There is no way to prevent these cookies being set other than to not use our site. Please note: session cookies are instantly removed from your computer as soon as you close your browser.

Third party functions
Like most websites we include functionality provided by third parties such as Facebook.
Our site includes the following which use cookies:

• Social networking cookies
• Links to Facebook, Twitter etc

The privacy implications for this will vary from social network to social network and will be dependent on the privacy settings you have chosen on these networks.

Visitor statistics cookies
We use Google Analytics to compile visitor statistics such as:

• How many people visit our website
• Different technologies visitors use (Mac or Windows) which tells us when our site isn’t working as it should
• How long visitors browse our site

Analysing website statistics helps us continuously improve our website standards.

Turning cookies off
You can switch cookies off by adjusting your browser settings to stop them from accepting cookies. It is rare for someone to opt to do this as it can limit website functionality. Cookies, after all, simply enhance your experience of the internet.

In the meantime, if you wish to contact The Local View about our cookie policy or for any other reason, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Any concerns
If you have any concerns about the privacy or protection of your data please do not hesitate to contact us for clarification initially in writing and providing a phone number by emailing [email protected]

After or instead of contacting us you may wish to contact the Information Commissioner details of which may be found at: https://ico.org.uk/concerns/

Please be assured, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. All measures to protect you are taken.