Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. Last updated March 2026.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is used.
This policy explains the cookies used on chooseabode.com, operated by Barlow Heating Limited (trading as Abode — Heating & Renewables).
2. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Under the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA), analytics cookies that are used solely for audience measurement and do not track individuals for advertising purposes may be set without prior consent.
Our GA4 implementation is configured with IP anonymisation enabled and does not share data with Google for advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to generate aggregate site statistics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by GA4 to maintain session state and distinguish sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors for the current 24-hour period | 24 hours |
3. Advertising cookies (Facebook Pixel)
We use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. These cookies require your opt-in consent before they are set. They are not loaded unless you actively consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Meta to deliver and measure advertising on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months |
| _fbc | Stores the last Facebook click identifier when a user arrives via a Facebook ad | 2 years |
4. Functional cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly or to remember your preferences. They do not require consent as they are essential to providing the service you have requested.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again | 1 year |
| __vercel_* | Set by Vercel (our hosting provider) for load balancing and security | Session |
5. How to manage cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links explain how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt out of Facebook tracking
You can control Facebook advertising preferences in your Facebook Ad Settings. The Facebook Pixel will not be loaded on our site unless you have given consent.
Please note
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work correctly.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].