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Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This website, essextp.co.uk, is operated by Chandler Materials Ltd, trading currently in Southend as Essex Timber & Plywood. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in the following categories. When you first visit our site, we will ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as adding items to your trolley, logging in to your account, or setting your VAT preference. Without these cookies, core parts of the site will not work.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks the contents of your shopping trolley | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Indicates whether your trolley contains items | Session |
| woocommerce_show_tax | Remembers your VAT on/off preference | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores WordPress interface preferences for logged-in users | 1 year |
| cookieconsent_status | Remembers your cookie consent choice so we do not ask again | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the site and better serve our customers. These cookies are only placed if you accept cookies when prompted.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_SHYW1CW81S | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state for this GA4 property | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persists a unique user ID for this site, used to link sessions in Clarity reports | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects multiple page views within a single session | 1 day |
Microsoft Clarity records anonymised session activity including mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behaviour. This helps us identify usability issues and improve the site. No personally identifiable information is captured. You can read Microsoft’s privacy statement at privacy.microsoft.com.
Google Analytics collects anonymised data about how pages are used, which products are viewed, and how visitors navigate the site. You can read Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Advertising cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They track your visits across websites and build a profile of your interests to show you relevant adverts. These cookies are only placed if you accept cookies when prompted.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google Ads to measure ad conversion rates and link ad clicks to site activity | 90 days |
How to manage your cookies
When you first visit our site you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose to allow or deny non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will show the banner again.
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 some parts of our website function, including your shopping trolley and account login.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check back periodically. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@essextp.co.uk.
