Cookie Policy

Cheshire Drone Inspection & Mapping (CDIM) ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to assist in our marketing efforts. This policy explains what these technologies are and your rights to control them.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing).

Statistical (Analytics) Cookies: Used under the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 exception. These allow us to measure audience size and usage patterns in an aggregated, low-risk way to improve our service.

Marketing & Social Media Cookies: These allow you to see relevant content and share our pages and posts on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. These require your explicit consent.

3. The Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies into three simple groups so you can clearly understand their purpose:

Category: Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These are essential for the website to function. They enable core features like secure form submissions (for your quotes) and basic site security.

Duration: Most expire as soon as you close your browser (Session), though some security cookies may last up to 30 days.

Legal Requirement: These are always active and do not require your consent.

Category: Statistical (Analytics) Cookies

Purpose: In line with the UK 2026 "Statistical Exception," we use these to see how many people visit our site and which services (like roof inspections) are most popular. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

Duration: Typically 1 to 2 years.

Legal Requirement: You can opt-out of these at any time via our "Cookie Settings" link.

Category: Marketing & Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These are set by third parties like Facebook or LinkedIn. They allow us to measure the effectiveness of our social media posts and show you relevant content based on your interests.

Duration: Usually 90 days.

Legal Requirement: These are disabled by default and will only activate if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner.

4. The "Statistical Exception" (UK 2026 Rules)

In accordance with the latest UK e-privacy standards, we use certain first-party analytics cookies to improve our website experience without a prior consent banner. These cookies do not track you across other websites or create a profile of you.

5. How Can I Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Consent Manager: When you first visit our site, a banner will appear allowing you to select your preferences.

Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.

Withdrawal: You can change your mind at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button on any page.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages feature content from third parties (like YouTube videos of our drone flights or Facebook share buttons). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these; please refer to the respective provider’s privacy policy for details.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at: hello@cheshiredronemapping.com