Cookie policy

YOUR LOCAL’s COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 2026

Welcome to YOUR LOCAL TECHNICIAN LIMITED’s (t/a Your Local) cookie policy.

We are Your Local (“we”, “us”, “our”). Our company registration number is 13754883 and our registered address is Unit 6a Newmarket Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS9 0SH.

Our website (“Website”) and mobile apps (“Apps”) use cookies and mobile technologies to distinguish you from other users of the Website and Apps. They help us to provide you with a good experience when you browse the Website and use the Apps and also allows us to improve them.

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree.

In addition to cookies, we use mobile identifiers and other tracking technologies to provide functionality, analytics, and personalised content or ads. These serve a similar purpose in app environments where browser cookies are not applicable.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for core functionality like logging in or using e-billing. Disabling them may break parts of the site or app.
  • Analytical/performance cookies: Help us understand user behavior to improve site functionality.
  • Functionality cookies: Remember user preferences like language or region for a personalized experience.
  • Targeting cookies: Track visits, pages, and links for advertising and relevance purposes. May be shared with third parties.

Cookies & Technologies We Use:

Title/NamePurposeExpiryMore Info_ga (Google Analytics)Tracks unique users for website analytics2 yearsOpt out_gid (Google Analytics)Tracks user behaviour over 24 hours24 hoursSame as above_gat (Google Analytics)Throttles request rate to Google Analytics1 minuteSame as aboveClerkAuthentication and secure session managementSession-basedManaged via ClerkIdeal PostcodesProvides postcode autocompleteVaries (3–12 months typical)Third-party service

Some third-party services (like advertising networks and analytics providers) may use their own cookies. These are outside our control. They are typically analytical or targeting cookies.

Cookie Choices

  • Strictly necessary cookies – Always Active
  • Analytical or performance cookies – Off by default
  • Functionality cookies – Off by default
  • Targeting cookies – Off by default

You can manage these preferences in the Website cookie banner, or through app/device privacy settings.

Cookie Expiry

Except for essential cookies, all cookies and mobile technologies will expire after 12 months, unless otherwise stated.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email us at info@yourlocal.com.