Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies typically contain a unique identifier and information about your browsing activity. Cookies are stored on your device and can be retrieved by the website that created them or by other authorised parties.
Cookies can be categorised by their persistence (session or persistent), source (first-party or third-party), and purpose (essential, analytical, marketing, or functional).
We may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage that serve similar functions to cookies. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies.
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the website, use its features, and access secure areas. Essential cookies do not require your consent under UK law but are placed if you use our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate the website | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They track page views, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This information helps us improve our website content and user experience. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Tracks website usage and user engagement analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection or form information. These cookies enhance your user experience by personalising content. Functional cookies require your consent.
Currently, we do not use marketing cookies on our website. We may implement marketing cookies in future if we establish advertising campaigns or affiliate partnerships. Any implementation will require your explicit consent.
We use Google Analytics to gather website usage statistics. Google Analytics sets cookies to track your interactions with our website. Google may use this information to profile you for personalised advertising across websites. Refer to Google's privacy policy at www.google.com/policies/privacy for more information about how Google uses this data.
Our website may embed content from third-party providers such as social media platforms or video providers. These embedded items may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies. Refer to the privacy policies of those providers for information about their tracking practices.
We implement a consent-based approach to cookie management in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Essential cookies are placed automatically as they are necessary for website functionality. Non-essential cookies (analytical and functional) require your explicit consent before being placed.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. This banner explains our use of cookies and provides options to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Your consent choice is recorded in the cookie_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our cookie management page or by modifying your browser settings. You may withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent will prevent placement of new non-essential cookies but will not delete cookies already placed.
Your web browser provides controls for managing cookies. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive warnings before cookies are placed. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Refer to your browser documentation for instructions on managing cookies.
We use Google Analytics to gather statistics on how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time on page, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This analytical information helps us understand what content is valuable and how we can improve our website. Analytics cookies do not identify you as an individual.
Session cookies maintain your session as you navigate between pages. Session cookies enable website functionality such as contact form submission and prevent unnecessary re-login when moving between pages. Session cookies are essential and deleted when you close your browser.
We use security cookies to protect our website and your information from unauthorised access. CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) tokens prevent malicious websites from making requests on your behalf. Security cookies are essential and necessary for website integrity.
Cookies have specific expiration dates. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire on their specified expiration date or when you manually delete them. Analytical cookies typically expire after 2 years. Consent cookies expire after 12 months.
Cookie data is stored securely on our servers and accessed only by authorised personnel. We do not store sensitive personal information in cookies. Information gathered through cookies is protected according to our Privacy Policy and data protection standards.
Our cookie practices comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended. These regulations require that non-essential cookies are placed only with prior explicit user consent.
Our cookie practices also comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Cookie data is treated as personal data and processed only on a lawful basis with appropriate transparency and user rights protections.
You have the right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies. You may change your consent decision at any time. Non-consent will not affect your ability to use our website for essential functions, though some features may be unavailable.
This Cookie Policy provides transparent information about our cookie practices. You have the right to request additional information about specific cookies or how your cookie data is used.
You may delete cookies using your browser controls or our cookie management tools. Deletion prevents future tracking but does not affect website functionality for essential features.
For questions about our cookie practices or to request additional information about cookies, please contact:
Westmoor Consulting Ltd
12 Friar Street, 2nd Floor
Reading, RG1 1DB
United Kingdom
Email: contact@westmoorconsulting.co.uk
Phone: +44 118 957 3000
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new cookies, or regulatory requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last modified. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.