Cookie Policy
LAST REVIEWED APRIL 4TH 2026
COOKIE POLICY
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Remember your preferences and improve your experience
- Enable certain features of the website, such as contact forms and maps
The Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the cookies used on oldhamindependentfuneralservices.co.uk:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include cookies set by WordPress to manage your session and ensure the site works correctly.
- Provider: WordPress
- Purpose: Core website functionality
- Duration: Session / up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors find and use our website. This allows us to improve our website and the services we offer. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website performance and usage statistics
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, approximate location (country/region)
Google Analytics does not identify individual users. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Functional Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our website to provide additional functionality.
- Google Maps: We embed Google Maps on our website to help you find our funeral homes. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map.
- Contact Forms: Our contact form may set cookies to prevent spam and ensure your enquiry is submitted correctly.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to our use of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
For guidance on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. We do not control the use of these cookies and recommend you review the privacy policies of these third parties:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use
- Give or withdraw consent to non-essential cookies
- Access information about cookies placed on your device
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website or applicable law. The date at the top of this page will be updated whenever we make changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us:
