Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Your Cost Consult uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in as you navigate the platform
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how our website is used to improve our services
• Ensure the security of our platform

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly:

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and maintain security
• Session cookies: Remember your actions within a single browsing session

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics
• Performance monitoring: Helps identify and fix technical issues

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Language cookies: Remember your language preference

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics (for website analytics)
• Authentication providers (for secure login)

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Opting Out

For analytics cookies, you can opt out via:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to log in every time you visit
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some functionality may be limited

7. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-12 months)

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• aboutcookies.org
• allaboutcookies.org

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@yourcostconsult.co.uk