Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 17 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Dry Cleaning Co. (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://thedrycleaningco.uk.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us make our website work properly, improve performance, and provide you with a better user experience.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They include, for example:

Booking system functionality (CleanCloud widget).
Remembering items in your order or form submissions.

Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. For example:

Google Analytics – tracks usage patterns, page views, and technical errors.
Performance metrics such as page load times.

We only set analytics cookies if you consent.

c) Functionality Cookies

These remember choices you make to improve your experience. For example:

Remembering your login details or preferences.
Tailoring website content based on your location.

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used (with consent) to deliver relevant ads or promotions. For example:

Google Ads or social media tracking pixels.
Recording interactions with our offers page.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., Google, Facebook, CleanCloud). These providers may use the data for their own purposes, in line with their privacy policies.

4. How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies at any time by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Using opt-out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out).

Please note: blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the site (e.g., booking widget).

5. Legal Basis

We use:

Strictly necessary cookies under our legitimate interest to operate the website.
All other cookies only with your consent.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
Request information about the cookies we use.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@thedrycleaningco.uk | ☎️ 0161 928 0518

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.