Rubbish Collection Westminster Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Rubbish Collection Westminster uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the choices you have to control their use. By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you agree to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and store information about your visit, such as your preferences, actions and settings. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, while others help us improve our services and support our marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use three main categories of cookies on the Rubbish Collection Westminster website: essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. Each category serves a different purpose and may remain on your device for varying lengths of time, from the duration of a single browsing session to longer periods.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure areas of the site, online forms and booking tools for rubbish collection and related services. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. Because they are strictly necessary, they cannot generally be disabled through our site and do not require your prior consent.

Essential cookies may be used to remember your privacy preferences, keep you logged in while you complete a form, or ensure that actions you take are applied consistently as you move from page to page. These cookies do not gather information for marketing or track your activity on other websites.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Rubbish Collection Westminster website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, how long pages take to load and whether any error messages occur. The information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

We use analytics cookies for performance monitoring so we can evaluate and improve the speed, usability and reliability of our website. For example, analytics data may show us that residents in Westminster have difficulty completing an online collection request, prompting us to simplify the form or adjust the layout. These cookies support continuous improvement of our digital services.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third parties that provide advertising or social media services. Marketing cookies can help limit how often you see a particular advert, measure the effectiveness of campaigns and understand how people respond to promotions for rubbish collection and recycling services.

These cookies may track your visits to our site and other websites in order to build a profile of your interests. The information they collect is typically used in a way that does not directly identify you, but is based on your browser and device.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

We rely on analytics and related cookies to monitor the performance of our website. This includes tracking page load times, identifying technical issues, and understanding how users interact with our booking tools and information pages. Performance monitoring helps us ensure the site is responsive, accessible and easy to use for residents, businesses and visitors in Westminster.

Data gathered through performance monitoring cookies is analysed to improve our digital services, support capacity planning during busy periods, and maintain a reliable experience across different devices and browsers.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including blocking certain types of cookies, receiving notifications when a cookie is set, or deleting stored cookies. If you choose to disable some or all cookies, certain features of the Rubbish Collection Westminster website may not function correctly, particularly those that rely on essential cookies.

You can usually find cookie management options in the privacy or security section of your browser settings. Adjusting these settings allows you to decide whether to accept analytics and marketing cookies, while essential cookies may continue to operate to maintain core site functionality.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or how we operate our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

If you continue to use the Rubbish Collection Westminster website after changes to this policy take effect, your use will be taken as acceptance of the updated terms regarding cookies and similar technologies.