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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 31 May 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Some cookies are essential for the website to function; others are used to understand how visitors interact with the site.
How we use cookies on this website
This website (cleaning.vigilservices.co.uk) uses three categories of cookies:
1. Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take — such as completing our qualification form or submitting a careers application.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains your session while using the qualification flow | Session |
2. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this website — which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and which content is most useful. This data is anonymised before transmission to Google and does not identify you personally.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users to aggregate usage data | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users over a shorter period | 24 hours |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed in the USA under standard contractual clauses. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
3. Session recording cookies (Microsoft Clarity)
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with this website through session recordings and heatmaps. This helps us identify usability issues and improve the visitor experience. Clarity does not record or transmit personal information entered into forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _clsk | Connects page views into a single session | 1 day |
| _clck | Persists the Clarity User ID | 1 year |
| MUID | Microsoft user identification | 1 year |
Microsoft Clarity's privacy policy is available at privacy.microsoft.com.
How to manage or opt out of cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies already on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics specifically using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
More information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
To contact us about cookies or data protection, email cleaning@vigilservices.co.uk.