1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website may place on a computer, phone or other device. They can allow a site to recognise a device, remember choices, maintain a session, measure use or support security. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and other methods that store information on, or retrieve information from, a device.
2. Technologies used by this website
At the date shown above, this website does not intentionally set cookies or use local storage, session storage, advertising pixels or comparable browser-storage technology. It does not run an analytics platform, behavioural advertising service, video or social-media widget. The Contact page offers an optional Google Map, which loads only after you select “Load Google Map”. Google may then use cookies or similar technologies under its own privacy policy.
The small script used to operate the mobile navigation menu changes the visible page only; it does not store information in your browser or track your activity.
3. Essential hosting and form processing
The site is intended to be hosted on Netlify, which also handles the contact form. When you request a page or submit the form, Netlify may process technical request information and use security or delivery mechanisms needed to provide the service, prevent abuse and route traffic. The contact form also includes a hidden honeypot field to help identify automated spam; it does not require a visitor-facing tracking cookie.
Any storage or access technology that is strictly necessary to deliver a service requested by you does not normally require consent, although it remains subject to applicable privacy requirements. Further information about personal-data handling is available in our Privacy Policy.
4. Non-essential cookies and consent
The optional Google Map stays unloaded unless you choose to load it. You can use the address and directions link without loading the map. This choice is not stored, so the map remains unloaded on your next visit. We will not intentionally activate analytics, advertising or other non-essential storage technologies before providing appropriate information and obtaining consent where the law requires it.
5. Links to third-party services
The website contains ordinary links to third-party services, including Google Maps, Google reviews and Safe Local Trades. Those services are not loaded merely because you view one of our pages. The optional Google Map is embedded only when you choose to load it. If you choose to follow a link, the destination website may set its own cookies or use similar technologies under its own policy and controls.
6. Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies through their privacy settings. Blocking all cookies can affect the operation of other websites and online services. Because this site currently does not rely on browser cookies for its normal page content, changing cookie settings should not prevent you from reading the site, although third-party destinations may behave differently.
7. Changes and contact details
We will update this policy if the website begins using different cookies or similar technologies. The date at the top identifies the current version.
Questions about this policy can be sent to admin@excelautocare.net, or you can call 01733 685855.