Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. This policy is issued under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended by the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA).
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare (via Vercel) | Bot detection and security protection | 30 minutes |
| __vercel_live_token | Vercel | Hosting infrastructure session management | Session |
3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Under the DUAA 2025 amendments to PECR, analytics cookies used solely for statistical purposes to improve our website may be set without prior consent, provided we offer you a clear and free opt-out at first use.
We currently use our Cookiebot consent banner to manage analytics cookie consent. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time via the cookie settings accessible from the cookie icon in the bottom corner of the page.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Analytics cookies help us understand:
- Which pages are most popular
- How visitors navigate the site
- Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, direct)
4. Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use advertising cookies on this website. If we introduce advertising cookies in the future (e.g. from Google Ads or Meta), they will only be set with your consent and this policy will be updated accordingly.
5. Google Consent Mode V2
Our website uses Google Consent Mode V2, implemented through Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot. This means:
- When you decline cookies, Google tags adjust their behaviour — they may send cookieless pings for basic measurement but will not store cookies or collect identifiable data.
- Your consent choices are communicated to all Google services via consent signals, ensuring your preferences are respected across analytics and any future advertising tags.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: when you first visit our site, a consent banner (powered by Cookiebot) allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom corner of the page.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our site and others.
For a full, automatically updated list of all cookies used on this website, please refer to the cookie declaration generated by Cookiebot within the consent banner.
7. UK and EU Visitors
Cookie consent requirements differ between the UK and the EU. Under the DUAA 2025, certain analytics cookies may be set for UK visitors without prior consent (with an opt-out). For EU/EEA visitors, prior consent is required for all non-essential cookies under the ePrivacy Directive. Our Cookiebot implementation handles both regimes automatically based on your location.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@unitybridgesolutions.com.