Cookie Policy

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Last updated: 03/06/2025

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At Houz Design, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR regulations. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (https://www.houzdesign.co.uk), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, enhance user experience, and provide analytical insights to site owners.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies
  Required for the basic operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies
  These cookies collect anonymised data to help us understand how visitors use our website. We use this data to improve the site’s structure, design, and content. We currently use [Google Analytics 4 (GA4)], which does not collect personally identifiable information.

• Functionality Cookies
  These remember your preferences (such as language or region) to enhance your browsing experience.

• Advertising and Targeting Cookies
  These may be used to deliver content and ads that are more relevant to your interests, both on our site and across the web. They may also track your activity across other websites.

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our website, a cookie banner will appear giving you control over which cookies you wish to accept or reject. Non-essential cookies will not be used unless you explicitly consent.

• Via Cookie Banner: You can manage or withdraw consent by clicking “Manage Cookies” in the footer of our website at any time.

• Via Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality.

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Third-Party Cookies

We may use services like Google Analytics or embedded content from third parties (e.g. YouTube, Google Maps). These services may place cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers to understand how your data may be used.

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Consent

By continuing to browse or interact with our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt out via the cookie banner or browser settings.

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Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of any personal data we may process. While most cookies do not store personal data, if you have concerns, please contact us using the details below.

Additional Resources

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For more information about cookies, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

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Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please get in touch:

• Email: info@houzdesign.co.uk

• Phone: 01343 611410

• Address: Park House Business Centre, South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JB