Policy Statement
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies across our websites. It applies to all users who visit our websites and sets out your rights and choices in relation to cookie usage.
Our websites use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and support site functionality, and deliver relevant content or advertising. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide useful information to website owners.
Cookies can be;
- Session cookies: These are deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: these remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
- First-party cookies: These ones are set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by other websites or services embedded in the site you visit
What Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling in forms, booking a session or setting privacy preferences.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests – required for the operation of the website and provision of core services.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, we may use Google Analytics or similar tools to monitor site traffic and usage.
Legal Basis: Consent – these cookies are only placed if you actively choose to allow them via our cookie banner.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or login status.
Legal Basis: Consent – these are non-essential and require your permission before being set.
4. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to deliver relevant advertising or communications. These cookies may be set through our site by advertising or email providers and social media platforms.
They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns or newsletters.
Legal Basis: Consent - These cookies will only be activated if you choose to allow them through the cookie settings banner.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our websites, you will be presented with a cookie message giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
To learn more about how to manage cookies:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. The latest version will always be available on our websites.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
DPO: Carol Ann Pugh
Email: [email protected]
Website Contact Form: https://business-matching.co.uk/contact