Cookies Policy

1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Massey Construction Developments (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.masseyconstructiondev.com (“the Site”).
We use these technologies to ensure our website works properly, to improve your experience, and to analyse how our website is used.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect and protect your personal information.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
 Email: Mrmarkmassey74@outlook.com
Address: 4 Beech Way, Desford, Leicester, England, LE9 9GB
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites recognise your device and remember information about your visit — for example, your preferred language or items in a shopping basket.
Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting.

• Third-party cookies: Set by other websites providing services (like analytics or advertising).

3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
Examples include:

• Remembering privacy preferences

• Enabling secure login areas

• Managing website load and performance

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (site operation)
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can measure and improve performance.
They collect data such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay, and if any errors occur.
Examples include:

• Google Analytics

• Microsoft Clarity

• Website heatmaps or visitor session tracking

We use these cookies only after obtaining your consent.
Legal basis: Consent
 
Note: You can withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie settings (see Section 7 below).
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization — for example, remembering your region, trade preferences, or form details.
If you do not allow these cookies, some services may not function properly.
Legal basis: Consent
d) Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.
We currently do not use targeted advertising cookies, but may introduce them in the future with prior consent.
Legal basis: Consent
4. Cookies We May Use
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of cookies commonly used on our site:
Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferencesStrictly Necessary12 months
_ga, _gidGoogle Analytics – website traffic statisticsAnalytics13 months
_gatGoogle Analytics – request rate limitingAnalytics1 minute
PHPSESSIDPreserves user session state across page requestsNecessarySession
csrftokenProtects against cross-site request forgeryNecessarySession
(Note: You can modify this table to include or remove cookies depending on your setup.)
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages.
These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Common examples include:

• Google (Analytics, Maps, YouTube embeds)

• Facebook (if you use a pixel or social plugins)

• LinkedIn (if you use job listings or ads)

We have no control over third-party cookies, so we recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
6. How We Obtain Consent
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner or pop-up that explains our use of cookies.
You can:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage cookie preferences

Your consent will be stored for 12 months (unless you clear your browser cookies sooner).
7. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
How to manage cookies:

• Google Chrome: Manage cookies

• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies

• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies

• Safari: Manage cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Massey Construction Developments
Email: Mrmarkmassey74@outlook.com
Address: 4 Beech Way, Desford, Leicester, England, LE9 9GB4 Beech Way, Desford, Leicester, England, LE9 9GB