Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how RDS Services (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website rdsdrains.co.uk.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make our website work properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing
- Show relevant content and adverts
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies Required for the website to function. These cannot be turned off. Examples include cookies that manage your consent preferences, keep contact forms working, and provide essential security.
Performance and analytics cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where visitors come from. We use this data to improve the site.
Functionality cookies Remember choices you make (such as preferred location or contact preferences) to give you a more personalised experience.
Marketing and advertising cookies Track visitors across websites to display ads relevant to you. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising providers such as Google or Meta.
4. Cookies we use on this website
The table below lists the cookies currently in use. This should be reviewed and updated whenever the site’s tracking setup changes. A scanning tool such as Cookiebot or CookieYes can generate an accurate, live list.
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| cookie_consent | Strictly necessary | RDS Services | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| ga[ID] | Analytics | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Marketing | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks ad performance and conversions | 3 months |
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties when you visit our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: for website analytics. See google.com/policies/privacy
- Google Ads / Meta Ads (if applicable): for advertising and conversion tracking
- Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Maps): these providers may set their own cookies when their content is loaded on our pages
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant provider’s cookie or privacy policy for more information.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Safari: support.apple.com
- Edge: support.microsoft.com
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Do Not Track signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated date at the top.
9. Contact us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:
- Email: acc.rdsbristol@gmail.com
- Phone: 07973 181655
Address: 30 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, BS16 6QR