Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on MyApproved.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page view and user journey tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Error tracking and debugging
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Language and region preferences
- Search filters and sorting preferences
- Recently viewed tradespeople
- Form auto-fill information
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
- Google Ads and Facebook Pixel
- Retargeting and remarketing
- Conversion tracking
- Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar
- Microsoft Clarity
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Stripe (payments)
- Intercom (chat)
- Trustpilot (reviews)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Learn more about each cookie type
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Phone: 0800 123 4567
Address: MyApproved Ltd, 123 Privacy Street, London, UK, SW1A 1AA