Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 08 May, 2026

This website is operated by Compliant Labs. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to use this website after seeing our cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have adjusted your preferences.

1. What are cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly and allow website owners to understand how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period

2. Legal basis

We use cookies in accordance with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation
  • The Data Protection Act 2018
  • The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003

Where required, we obtain your consent before placing non essential cookies on your device.

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation and form submission.

Examples may include:

  • WordPress session cookies
  • Cookie consent preference cookies

These cookies do not require your consent.

3.2 Analytics cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

We may use:

  • Google Analytics 4
  • Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • General location data based on IP

This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

Typical Google Analytics cookies may include:

  • _ga
  • _ga_XXXXXXXX
  • _gid

Retention period is determined by Google Analytics settings.

You can choose whether to accept analytics cookies via our cookie banner.

3.3 Performance and tag management cookies

We may use:

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager does not itself set cookies but may deploy tags that use cookies, such as analytics or marketing tags, depending on your consent preferences.

3.4 Security cookies

We may use:

Google reCAPTCHA

This service helps protect our contact forms from spam and abuse. It may set cookies and collect hardware and software information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • User behaviour signals

This processing is necessary to protect the security and integrity of the website.

3.5 Marketing cookies

If we run digital advertising campaigns, we may use marketing cookies such as:

  • Meta Pixel
  • Google Ads tracking

These cookies help measure the effectiveness of advertising and may be used to show relevant advertisements.

Marketing cookies are only placed if you provide consent via the cookie banner.

If you are not actively running ads, remove this section.

4. Third party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third party services that appear on our website. These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples include:

  • Google
  • Meta

We do not control these cookies directly.

5. How long cookies remain

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them
  • Specific durations are determined by the provider of each cookie.

6. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings link on our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Restrict third party cookies

Be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect how the website functions.

7. Browser controls

In addition to the cookie preferences available through our website, you can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Restrict third party cookies
  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how this website functions.

You can find guidance for managing cookies in the following browsers:

Google Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB

Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge

Safari macOS
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Safari iOS
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

Mozilla Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

Android Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/278835

8. Further information

For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Compliant Labs
Abbey Studios 41-43 Liverpool Road, Manchester, M44 5BQ, United Kingdom
Email: contact@compliantlabs.com