Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ByDesign Privacy Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.bydesignprivacy.co.uk ("Website").

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

ByDesign Privacy Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and any applicable legislation.

2. Who We Are

ByDesign Privacy Ltd provides data protection consultancy services, including:

GDPR compliance support
Data protection audits
Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services
Training and awareness services
Privacy documentation and compliance frameworks

Contact Details:

ByDesign Privacy Ltd
Email: enquiries@bydesignprivacy.co.uk
Website: www.bydesignprivacy.co.uk

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function effectively and can also provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external providers whose services may be embedded within our website.

4. Our Approach to Cookies

We only use cookies that are necessary for the effective operation of our website unless you provide consent for additional categories of cookies.

Where non-essential cookies are used, these will not be placed on your device until you have provided consent through our cookie banner or consent management tool.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website.

They may be used to:

Enable page navigation
Maintain security features
Prevent fraudulent activity
Remember cookie consent preferences
Support website functionality

Lawful Basis: These cookies are used under our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functioning website and do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
User journeys through the website
Website performance information

This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.

Examples may include:

Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
Similar website analytics services

Lawful Basis: Consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

Language preferences
Form preferences
Accessibility settings

Lawful Basis: Consent.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

Measure marketing effectiveness
Provide relevant advertising
Track interactions with campaigns
Support social media integrations

Examples may include:

LinkedIn Insight Tag
Meta Pixel
Google Ads Conversion Tracking

Lawful Basis: Consent.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage cookie preferences

No non-essential cookies will be activated until consent has been obtained.

Your preferences will be recorded and can be updated at any time through the cookie settings link available on the website.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block specific cookies
Block all cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser guidance can usually be found at:

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Safari

through their respective support websites.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain content or services provided by third parties, such as:

Embedded videos
Maps
Social media content
Analytics services
Contact forms

These providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with their services.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third-party providers.

9. International Transfers

Where cookies are provided by organisations located outside the United Kingdom, personal data collected through those cookies may be transferred internationally.

Where such transfers occur, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

10. Personal Data Collected Through Cookies

Some cookies may collect information that constitutes personal data.

Where personal data is collected through cookies, processing will be carried out in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

The information collected may include:

IP address
Browser information
Device information
Website activity
Cookie identifiers

For further information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

11. Your Rights

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, you may have rights under UK GDPR, including:

Right to be informed
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to object
Right to data portability (where applicable)

Requests can be submitted to:

enquiries@bydesignprivacy.co.uk

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Legal requirements
Regulatory guidance
Website functionality
Cookie technologies used

Any updates will be published on this page and take effect from the date of publication.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

ByDesign Privacy Ltd
Email: enquiries@bydesignprivacy.co.uk
Website: www.bydesignprivacy.co.uk