Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how BAIT Pest Control (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
For information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Essential – required for the website to function
- Functional – improve usability
- Analytical – measure website performance
- Marketing – track user behaviour for advertising
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off.
Examples include:
- Security cookies
- Session cookies
- Consent management cookies
- Login or form-related cookies
2.2 Analytical & Performance Cookies
We may use Google Analytics, GA4, or similar tools to measure:
- Page visits
- Traffic sources
- Device/browser usage
- Interaction patterns
Data is anonymised where possible.
2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (If applicable)
If Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or remarketing tools are used, cookies may track:
- Conversion activity
- Page views
- Advertising preferences
These cookies require explicit consent.
2.4 Functional Cookies
These help improve the experience, such as remembering preferences (e.g., cookie banner choices).
3. Cookies We May Use
A typical setup for your type of website may include:
Essential
- CookieConsent
- PHPSESSID
- Elementor form session cookies
Analytics
- _ga
- _gid
- _gat
- Google Tag (Consent Mode v2 compliant)
Marketing (if enabled)
- Google Ads conversion cookies
- gcl_au
- Facebook Pixel cookies
4. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies.
Your choices are recorded and applied immediately.
You may change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking “Cookie Settings” (if available), or
- Clearing cookies in your browser.
We follow UK GDPR, PECR, and Google Consent Mode v2 guidelines.
5. How to Disable Cookies
You can disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- YouTube (embedded videos)
We do not control these cookies. Please refer to their privacy/cookie policies for more information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie usage.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about cookies or data protection, contact:
BAIT Pest Control
Address: 26 Dryburgh Gardens, London, England, NW9 9TS
Email:
Phone: 07486 855307