Cookies Policy
This website (“Our Site”) uses Cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users. By using Cookies, we are able to provide you with a better experience and to improve Our Site by better understanding how you use it. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of Our Cookie Policy is deemed to occur when you press the accept button on Our Cookie pop-up. If you do not agree to Our Cookie Policy, please stop using Our Site immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
- “Cookie” means a small file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts and/or use certain features of Our Site;
- “Cookie Law” means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
- “personal data” means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data;
- “We/Us/Our” means Horizon Building Services. Our contact details can be found on the contact page.
2. Information About Us
For company address and contact information, please refer to our Contact page.
Our Data Protection Officer is the business owner and can be contacted via the same page.
3. How Does Our Site Use Cookies?
Our Site may place and access first-party Cookies (set by Us) and third-party Cookies (set by others, such as analytics providers). Cookies used include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies – Help us understand user behaviour and improve performance.
- Functionality Cookies – Allow personalization and saving of preferences.
- Targeting Cookies – Used to deliver relevant content or ads.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain until expiry date or deletion.
- Session Cookies – Deleted when the browser is closed.
4. What Cookies Does Our Site Use?
First-Party Cookies
| Name | Purpose & Type | Strictly Necessary |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_notice_accepted | Confirms cookie policy accepted | Yes |
| fusion_metabox_tab_67560 | User session management | No |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Identifies logged-in users | Yes |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | Admin system security | Yes |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Tests cookie capability | Yes |
| wp-settings-[number] | Customises admin/main interface view | Yes |
| wp-settings-time-[number] | Stores interface customisation time | Yes |
Third-Party Cookies
Currently, no third-party cookies are placed by default.
Analytics Cookies from Google
These help us understand how visitors use our site.
| Name | Purpose & Type | Provider | Strictly Necessary |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | No | |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | No | |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | No | |
| AMP_TOKEN | Contains a token to retrieve Client ID | No | |
| _gac_<property-id> | Stores campaign-related information | No |
5. Consent and Control
When you first visit Our Site, you will be shown a pop-up requesting your consent to place Cookies. You can decline non-essential Cookies and still use the site, but some features may not work fully.
You can also manage Cookies via your browser. Refer to the following links for guidance:
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may change this Cookie Policy at any time. Any updates will be published on this page. We recommend you check it regularly to stay informed.
Last updated: 21st July 2025