Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Bensleys Timber Maintenance Co Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.bensleys.co.uk.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide secure browsing, and gather web traffic statistics.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for two main purposes:
Essential Functionality: To make our site work securely and allow core features like form submissions.
Performance & Analytics: To collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with our pages, helping us improve site performance and user experience.
3. Categorisation of Cookies We Use
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling out contact forms or setting your privacy preferences.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expirycookie_consent_status
Bensleys
Remembers your cookie preference choices
1 yearwordpress_sec_* / PHPSESSID
Bensleys
Maintains user session security and site state
Session
Category 2: Performance & Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are most popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Cookie Name
Provider
Purpose
Expiry_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique visitors for site metrics
2 years_ga_*
Google Analytics
Maintains session state across page requests
2 years
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, a banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
Via Our Cookie Banner: Click the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website to update your preferences.
Via Your Web Browser: You can configure your browser to block or alert you about all cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may break parts of our website.
For detailed browser controls, visit:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: admin@bensleys.co.uk
Phone: 01273 600700
Post: Bensleys Timber Maintenance Co Ltd, 10 De Montfort Road, Brighton, BN2 3AU