Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our site
Last updated: 27 February 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services that appear on the page (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
Plant Hire Compare (planthirecompare.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies for a number of purposes. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. Others help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We describe each category below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Site may not work as a result.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| sb-access-token | Authentication session for claimed listings | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Refreshes authentication session | 7 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your search preferences and location. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_location | Remembers your selected location for relevant results | 30 days |
| compare_list | Stores your company comparison selections | 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's structure, content, and performance. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting any such cookies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Site, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Site, or by adjusting your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links may help you manage cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and other websites you visit.
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) and local storage. Web beacons are tiny graphics that allow us to track page views and email open rates. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The same consent and control mechanisms described above apply to these technologies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party providers such as Google Analytics have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Where we embed content from other sites (such as maps), those providers may also set their own cookies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office guidance at ico.org.uk.
For details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@planthirecompare.co.uk
- Website: planthirecompare.co.uk