{"id":226,"date":"2026-08-08T19:56:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsidelegalservices.co.uk\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2026-08-08T21:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T21:16:24","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawsidelegalservices.co.uk\/?page_id=226","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookie Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 14\/08\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. About this Cookie Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Cookie Policy explains how Lawside Legal Services uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy should be read together with our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Are Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies allow a website to recognise your device, remember certain information and provide particular functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some technologies work in a similar way to cookies, including pixels, scripts, local storage and other technologies that store or access information on your device. This policy applies to those technologies where relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How We Use Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use cookies and similar technologies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the website function correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect the security of the website and enquiry form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember your cookie preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how visitors use the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the performance and usability of the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support features provided by third-party services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not use cookies to collect more personal information than is necessary for the relevant purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Categories of Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strictly necessary cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cookies are essential for the website or a service you have requested to work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may be used for purposes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form security and submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remembering your cookie choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load balancing or technical website operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where they are genuinely essential to provide the requested website service. Cookies that are merely helpful or convenient are not necessarily exempt. \ue200cite\ue202\ue201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preference cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preference cookies remember choices you make, such as language, display or website settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cookies will only be used where permitted by applicable law and, where required, after you have given consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analytics cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and whether visitors experience technical problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will only use analytics cookies where they are permitted by applicable law and where the appropriate consent or opt-out arrangements are in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing and advertising cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not currently intend to use advertising or marketing cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this changes, we will update this Cookie Policy and request consent before using those cookies where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cookies We Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact cookies used on this website may change when we install, update or remove themes, plugins or third-party services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table must be completed after checking the live website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cookie name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Provider<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Purpose<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Category<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Cookie name]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Provider]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Purpose]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Necessary\/Preference\/Analytics\/Marketing]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Duration]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Cookie name]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Provider]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Purpose]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Category]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Duration]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Cookie name]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Provider]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Purpose]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Category]<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">[Duration]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Enquiry Forms and Email Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use WPForms to provide the enquiry form on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use SendLayer or another email-delivery provider to deliver website emails and form notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services may use technical cookies or similar technologies to provide security, prevent abuse or deliver their services. Please see the relevant providers\u2019 privacy information for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information submitted through the enquiry form is handled as described in our [Privacy Policy].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Cookie Consent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where consent is required, non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device until you have actively agreed to their use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our cookie settings should allow you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accept all optional cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reject optional cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose which categories of optional cookies to allow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change or withdraw your choices later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will not rely solely on your continued browsing as consent for non-essential cookies. Consent should be freely given, specific, informed and clearly indicated. The ICO states that users should be told what cookies do and that consent is required unless a relevant exemption applies. \ue200cite\ue202\ue201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. How to Change Your Cookie Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change your cookie preferences at any time by selecting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookie Settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[Add a link or button to your cookie-consent settings here.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you block strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly, including the enquiry form or security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Browser Cookie Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find information about managing cookies in the help section of your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common browsers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Chrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mozilla Firefox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Safari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deleting cookies may remove saved preferences, including your cookie-consent choice, so you may be asked to make your choice again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Third-Party Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This website may contain links to third-party websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not responsible for the cookies, privacy practices or security of websites that we do not operate. You should read the cookie and privacy policies of those websites before providing information or accepting optional cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Changes to this Cookie Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Cookie Policy if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cookies used on the website change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We install or remove a plugin or third-party service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The law or regulatory guidance changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We change the way the website operates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest version will be published on this page with the date it was last updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">text<code>Lawside Legal Services\n[Business address]\nTelephone: [Telephone number]\nEmail: [Email address]<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns about how we use cookies or similar technologies, please contact us first using the details above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also contact the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">text<code>Website: https:\/\/ico.org.uk\nTelephone: 0303 123 1113<\/code><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cookie Policy Last updated: 14\/08\/2026 1. 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