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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details. They may, however, be used to recognise your device and remember your preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

United Consortium for Business Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website for the following purposes:

  • Essential functionality: to ensure the website operates correctly and securely
  • Performance and analytics: to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
  • Functionality: to remember your preferences and provide a personalised experience

We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking purposes. We do not sell cookie data to any third party.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Cookie Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session as you navigate the website Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preferences 12 months
csrf_token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical information. This data helps us improve the website's structure, content, and performance.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics 4: maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users (24-hour) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics: throttles request rate 1 minute

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or which programme information you've already viewed.

Cookie Purpose Duration
lang_pref Stores your language preference 12 months
form_data Temporarily stores enquiry form progress so you don't lose data on page refresh Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: for website analytics and usage reporting. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Fonts: for typography delivery. This involves a connection to Google's servers, which may log your IP address

We do not use social media tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or retargeting pixels.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Please note: Blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly.

Google Analytics opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings or by contacting us.

Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: info@unitedconsortium.co.uk
  • Phone: +44 020 4540 0020
  • Post: United Consortium for Business Ltd, Unit 39–40 Skyline Village, Limeharbour, London E14 9TS
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