1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website work properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide information about how visitors use the site.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
2. What cookies we use
Our website may use the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They may be used for security, page navigation, accessibility features, online forms, and basic website functions.
These cookies cannot usually be switched off because the website may not work correctly without them.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long people stay on the site, and whether visitors receive error messages.
This information helps us improve the website and make it easier to use. Where possible, analytics information is collected in a way that does not directly identify individual visitors.
Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as display settings, accessibility preferences, or previously entered form details.
They help provide a more personalised and convenient experience.
Third-party cookies
Some parts of our website may use services provided by third parties. This may include embedded maps, videos, social media links, online forms, recruitment platforms, or analytics providers.
These third parties may place cookies on your device when you interact with their content. We do not control all third-party cookies, so you should check the relevant third party’s own cookie and privacy policies for more information.
3. Why we use cookies
We may use cookies to:
make sure the website functions correctly;
improve website security;
remember your preferences;
understand how people use our website;
improve the content and layout of the website;
support online forms and enquiry submissions;
provide embedded content such as maps or videos;
measure the effectiveness of website updates or communications.
4. Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, you may be given the option to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.
5. Personal information
Some cookies may collect information that can be classed as personal data, such as your IP address, device information, or browsing activity on our website.
Where cookies collect personal data, we will handle that information in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For more information, please read our Privacy Notice.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies.
The latest version will always be available on this website.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us: information@pathfinder-group
