Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Solicitors in Manchester (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.solicitorsinmanchester.co.uk (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time (see Section 5).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help us improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
  • First-Party Cookies: Placed by us to improve our Website’s functionality.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services such as analytics or advertising providers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Cookies that allow you to navigate the site.
  • Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

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

  • The number of visitors.
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site.
  • Errors or issues encountered.

We use services such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to gather anonymous data about how users interact with our Website.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences (e.g., language or location).
  • Customising content based on your past interactions.

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

We may use these cookies to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

These may include cookies set by advertising networks and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn) when you engage with our content.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics – to analyse traffic and usage trends.
  • Microsoft Clarity – to understand how users interact with our Website (data collected is anonymous).
  • Social Media Platforms (such as Facebook or Twitter) – to track engagement.
  • Advertising Networks – to display relevant ads.

These third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. How to Manage Your Cookies

You have control over your cookie preferences. You can manage or disable cookies in the following ways:

  • Browser Settings: Adjust cookie preferences in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.).
  • Cookie Consent Banner: Use our Website’s cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  • Opt-Out Tools: For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where required, we will notify you.

7. Contact Information

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

Solicitors in Manchester 📞 0161 464 4140 📧 ask@solicitorsinmanchester.co.uk