Cookie Policy
Last updated: [EFFECTIVE_DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains how [COMPANY_NAME] ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit [DOMAIN] (the "Website") or use our Service. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how visitors use their sites.
Similar tracking technologies include:
- Web beacons / pixel tags: Tiny images embedded in web pages or emails that register whether you have viewed a page or opened an email.
- Local storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data on your device for longer than a session.
- Session storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab.
- Fingerprinting: A technique that collects technical information about your device to create a unique identifier.
This policy covers cookies and all similar technologies (collectively referred to as "cookies").
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly and securely.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it.
- Provide you with personalised content and advertising (where you have consented).
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
We obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preferences panel (click "Manage Preferences" in the cookie banner).
Categories of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Website may not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__session | [DOMAIN] | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
csrf_token | [DOMAIN] | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
cookie-consent | [DOMAIN] | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. If you decline analytics cookies, we will not be able to include your visits in our statistics, but this will not affect your ability to use the Website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme_preference | [DOMAIN] | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
language | [DOMAIN] | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
Functional cookies are only set with your consent. If you decline them, some features of the Website may not function as intended.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through the Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used for Facebook advertising attribution | 3 months |
li_fat_id | LinkedIn advertising attribution | 30 days |
Marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent. Declining marketing cookies means you may see less targeted advertising, but will not prevent advertising generally.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Consent Banner
When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all categories of cookies.
- Reject All: Allow only strictly necessary cookies.
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of optional cookies to accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer of any page on the Website.
Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete individual cookies stored by each website.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
To manage cookies in your browser, visit:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Website, including logging in to your account.
Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose cookies may be placed on your device.
Our key third-party cookie providers are:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe — Stripe Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) — Meta Privacy Policy (marketing cookies only, with consent)
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
[COMPANY_NAME] Company Registration No: [COMPANY_NUMBER] [REGISTERED_ADDRESS] Email: [SUPPORT_EMAIL] Data Protection Officer: [DATA_PROTECTION_OFFICER]
For questions specifically about data protection, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [DATA_PROTECTION_OFFICER].