Cookie policy.

Last updated: September 08, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Company Name] ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [Your Website URL] (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Website. They help us enhance your experience, analyse Website performance, and deliver personalized content. Similar technologies, such as pixels or local storage, may also be used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable core Website functionality, such as navigation, security, and accessibility.

  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Collect data on how you use our Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve its performance.

  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a personalized experience.

  • Marketing Cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a table summarizing the cookies we use, their purpose, and duration:

Cookie Type

Purpose

Examples

Duration

Essential

Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., session management, security)

SessionID, SecurityToken

Session or up to 1 year

Performance/Analytics

Analyze Website usage (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve services

_ga, _gid

Up to 2 years

Functionality

Enhance user experience by remembering preferences

language, region

Up to 1 year

Marketing

Deliver personalized ads and track ad performance

_fbp, fr (Facebook Pixel)

Up to 1 year

4. Your Consent

Under PECR, we require your consent to use non-essential cookies (e.g., performance, functionality, and marketing cookies). Essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website to function, do not require consent.

When you visit our Website, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject non-essential cookies.

  • Customize your cookie preferences.

You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our Website footer.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Our Cookie Consent Tool: Adjust your preferences directly on our Website.

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

    • [Link to browser-specific instructions, e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari]

  • Opt-Out Tools: For third-party analytics or marketing cookies, you can opt out via provider-specific tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out).

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze Website usage.

  • Social Media Platforms: For sharing content or targeted advertising (e.g., Facebook Pixel).

  • Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant ads.

These third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We ensure they comply with UK GDPR and PECR where applicable.

7. Data Protection and Cookies

Cookies that collect personal data (e.g., IP addresses) are processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We ensure your data is:

  • Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

  • Secured with appropriate technical measures (e.g., encryption).

  • Retained only for as long as necessary (see table above for cookie durations).

8. International Data Transfers

If cookies involve transferring your data outside the UK (e.g., via third-party analytics providers), we ensure compliance with UK GDPR by:

  • Using providers in countries with UK adequacy decisions.

  • Implementing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights over personal data collected via cookies, including the right to:

  • Access your data.

  • Request correction or deletion.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email]. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website or via other communication channels.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

[Your Company Name]
[Your Contact Email]
[Your Contact Phone Number]
[Your Company Address]

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we use cookies or handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF