1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

🔹 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

• Security cookies

• Session cookies

• Cookie consent preferences

🔹 Analytics Cookies (Optional – Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Examples:

• _ga, _gid (Google Analytics)

Purpose:

• Measure website traffic

• Improve user experience

These cookies are blocked until you give consent.

🔹 Functional Cookies

Used to remember user preferences and settings (if enabled).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that set cookies, such as:

• Google Analytics

• Cookie consent management tools (e.g. CookieYes)

Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (e.g. 6–24 months)

Exact durations are listed in the cookie banner preference centre.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner

• Change or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings link on our website

• Adjust browser settings to block cookies (may affect site functionality)

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page.

7. Contact

For questions about cookies or data protection, contact:

📧 info@2bsecure.uk