Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how True North Construction (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (truenorthconstruction.co.uk ).

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data.

By law, we must obtain your consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the website to function (e.g. security, login).

  • Performance / analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

  • Functional cookies – remember preferences to improve experience.

  • Advertising / targeting cookies – deliver ads relevant to you.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly.

  • Measure and improve performance and user experience.

  • Understand visitor behaviour through aggregated analytics.

  • Manage cookie consent preferences.

4. Cookies Used on This Site

Cookie Name Purpose Provider Duration Type
_ga Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics 4. Google 2 years Performance
_ga_<container-id> Persists session state for GA4. Google 2 years Performance
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences. [Your Company] 12 months Strictly necessary

5. Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). GA4 helps us understand how visitors use our website, such as pages viewed, time spent, and interactions.

Key privacy features:

  • IP addresses are anonymised by default in GA4 before being stored.

  • We do not use Google Analytics for advertising or remarketing purposes.

  • Data sharing with other Google services is disabled.

  • Data is retained for a maximum of 14 months.

Google may process data on servers outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie Banner: On your first visit, you can accept, reject, or manage cookie categories via our consent banner.

  • Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data privacy rights, please contact:

True North Construction
Email: info@truenorthconstruction.co.uk
Address: 22 Riversdale Court, Newburn Haugh Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8SG

True North Construction
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.