What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
This cookie policy explains how www.electricalfaultsfixed.com ("the website"), operated by V & A Burgess Ltd (Company number 08658463), trading as Electrical Faults Fixed, uses cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — to ensure the website functions correctly
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Advertising cookies — to display relevant advertisements and support the running of this website
- Content recommendation cookies — to suggest relevant articles and content
Cookies Used on This Website
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drupal session cookies | electricalfaultsfixed.com | Maintain your session while browsing the website | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's content and structure.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to maintain session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
This website is supported by advertising through Google AdSense. These cookies are used to display advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various (e.g. __gads, __gpi, IDE, DSID, NID) | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Serve personalised advertisements based on browsing activity and measure ad performance | Varies (up to 2 years) |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
For more information about Google's advertising cookies, visit How Google uses advertising cookies. You can manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
Content Recommendation Cookies
We use Grow.me to provide content recommendations and improve reader engagement.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Grow.me / Mediavine | Track content preferences and display personalised article recommendations | Varies |
For more information, see the Grow.me / Mediavine Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your browsing experience.
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the following resources:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.
Last updated: February 2026