Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Cobbold Locksmiths ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use when you visit our website, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences at any time.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over the cookies we set on your device. You can update your choice below at any time:
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide anonymous usage information to site owners.
Similar technologies, such as browser LocalStorage, store small pieces of data locally in your browser for similar purposes.
The Cookies We Use
We keep cookie usage to an absolute minimum. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, behavioral tracking networks, or commercial data brokers. Our cookies fall into two clear categories:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to operate securely and remember your choices. Under UK PECR regulations, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent because the website cannot function as requested without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cobbold_cookie_consent | Cobbold Locksmiths | Stores your choice regarding non-essential analytics cookies so you are not repeatedly prompted on each page visit. | 1 Year |
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to gather anonymous statistics about how visitors use our website (e.g. popular locksmith service pages, general geographic service areas, and whether visitors navigate to our emergency phone line or quote form).
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 with default 'denied' settings. This ensures that no Google Analytics cookies are placed on your device unless you have clicked "Accept All" or chosen to allow analytics.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Assigns a randomly generated pseudonym to distinguish unique, anonymous visitors. | 2 Years |
_ga_[MEASUREMENT_ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state and anonymous page navigation data across visits. | 2 Years |
How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to our preference manager above, most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies or configure your browser to reject cookies automatically.
For more information on managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome Cookie Settings
- Apple Safari Cookie Settings
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Settings
- Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
Questions and Contact Details
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your privacy, please feel free to contact us:
Cobbold Locksmiths
11 The Hawthorns, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9PX
Phone: 07769 690 439
You can also submit an enquiry using our Get A Quote contact form.