Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 September 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide website owners with information about how their site is used.
Some technologies serve a similar purpose without being traditional cookies — for example, browser local storage or session storage. Where we use such technologies, this policy covers them too.
2. About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies JK Damp Proofing Services uses on jkdampproofing.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This policy reflects a thorough audit of the website's source code, packages, and third-party integrations carried out in September 2026. If you believe it is inaccurate, please contact us.
3. Cookies We Use
This website uses a minimal number of cookies. We have audited the codebase and confirmed the following:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| jk_cookie_consent | JK Damp Proofing Services | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. We use Vercel Analytics, which is a cookieless, privacy-first analytics service.
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Cookies set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Vercel Inc. | Aggregated, anonymised page view statistics (device type, browser, approximate region, page path). Does not use persistent identifiers or track individuals across sessions. | No cookies set |
Although Vercel Analytics does not use cookies, it does process some technical data (including an anonymised derivative of your IP address) to generate visit counts. We treat it as an analytics service requiring consent out of an abundance of caution.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced functionality. The main example on this website is the Google Maps embed on our contact page.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various (see note) | Google LLC | Set when the Google Maps iframe loads on our contact page. May include cookies related to map display and, potentially, Google's own analytics and advertising. These are controlled by Google. | Various (see Google's cookie policy) |
Note: The exact names and durations of cookies set by the Google Maps embed may change and should be verified independently. See Google's Cookie Policy for current information.
The Google Maps widget is hidden by default until you give your consent for Functional cookies. This prevents any Google cookies from loading without your permission.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies on this website. No Google Ads, Meta Pixel, or other advertising tracking is installed.
3.5 Admin-only cookies
Our website includes an administration area not accessible to the public. This area uses a functional cookie (sidebar:state, 7 days) to remember whether the admin sidebar is open or closed. This cookie is only set when logged-in administrators use the admin panel and is not relevant to public visitors.
3.6 Services that do not set cookies
The following services are used by this website but do not set any browser cookies:
- Resend — server-side transactional email (invisible to the browser)
- Google Fonts — fonts are self-hosted by Next.js at build time; no Google font requests are made from your browser in production
- WhatsApp / Checkatrade links — these are external links; clicking them takes you to those sites, which are governed by their own cookie policies
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Our cookie banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept All — allow all cookie categories
- Reject Non-Essential — allow only strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences — choose which categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer. Your new preferences will take effect immediately.
4.2 Browser controls
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how our website works. Guidance for common browsers:
4.3 Opting out of analytics
To opt out of Vercel Analytics specifically, you can reject analytics cookies through our preference panel. Alternatively, browser privacy extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin can block analytics requests.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when new technologies or services are added to the website or when legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
JK Damp Proofing Services
105 Boxley Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7GN, United Kingdom
Email: James.kirk@contractor.net
Phone: 07545 225617
You can also contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you have concerns about how we use cookies.
This policy is an implementation draft and does not constitute formal legal advice. Cookie names and behaviours of third-party services (particularly Google Maps) should be verified independently and updated if they change.