Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last Updated: 14/04/2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Virtual Heating ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
3.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers the user's selected language | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers the user's preferred theme (light/dark) | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 day |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website | 1 day |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
5.1 Managing Cookies in Different Browsers
Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in some popular browsers:
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Virtual Heating
Unit 1, The Viaducts
Muswell Hill
London N10 3QX
United Kingdom
Phone: 0333 880 7875
Email: heating@virtualdevelopments.london
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