Cookie Policy for britishsolutionscer.info
Last Updated: 1st December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how britishsolutionscer.info ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at britishsolutionscer.info (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the Site. For full details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is used. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain than the one you are visiting, usually for advertising or analytics purposes).
Cookies can be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). This policy covers all cookies used on our Site.
2. Legal Basis Under UK GDPR and PECR
Under UK data protection law, we must obtain your consent before placing certain types of cookies on your device, except where those cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site. This requirement comes from:
- UK GDPR (Article 6 and Article 7): We rely on your consent as the lawful basis for processing personal data collected via non-essential cookies.
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Regulation 6 of PECR requires that we obtain your consent for cookies that are not strictly necessary for the provision of our service.
We have implemented a cookie consent management system on first visit to ensure you can provide informed, freely given, specific, and unambiguous consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time (see Section 12 below).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies based on their function and purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and account logins. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate effectively. They are usually set in response to actions you take (e.g., setting privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms). You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies, as they are required for the Site to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session state during navigation | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often, how you navigate, and any error messages you receive. They help us improve the Site's performance and user experience. We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, but configured to respect your privacy). These cookies are not essential but help us understand our audience. We will only set these cookies with your prior consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24-hour expiry) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics to pseudonymise your IP address before any data leaves your device.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, or other customisable parts of the Site. We will only set these with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
| font_size | Remembers your preferred font size | 12 months |
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to the Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. They are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests, limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may also be used for retargeting (showing you ads for our products on other websites). We currently do not use advertising cookies, but if we do in future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.
[Note: If you do use advertising cookies, you must list them here.]
3.5 Social Media Cookies
We may include social media sharing buttons on our Site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). These buttons may set cookies to track your use of their services when you are logged into their platforms. We do not control these cookies; please see the respective social media platforms' cookie policies for more details. These cookies are only set if you choose to interact with the sharing buttons.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site may be placed by third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google) or social media platforms. These third parties have their own cookie policies and may use the data they collect for their own purposes, such as improving their services or delivering targeted advertising. We recommend you review their policies for full transparency. We will only use third-party cookies that process data on our behalf (as data processors) under a Data Processing Agreement compliant with UK GDPR.
5. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our Site, you will see a prominent cookie consent banner. This banner:
- Clearly explains that we use cookies and similar technologies.
- Provides a link to this Cookie Policy.
- Offers you the choice to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences per category (strictly necessary, analytics, functionality, advertising).
- Records your decision and prevents the banner from reappearing on subsequent visits (unless you clear your cookies).
By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. By clicking "Reject All", you consent only to strictly necessary cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the Site footer.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored on your device and delete them.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from a particular site.
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
Below are links to instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For example, you may not be able to access secure areas or use all features.
7. How to Delete Cookies
You can delete any cookies already stored on your device by clearing your browser's history/cache. This will remove all cookies from all websites you have visited. Be aware that this will also remove your cookie preferences for our Site, so you will see the consent banner again on your next visit. You can also delete individual cookies for this Site through your browser's developer tools (e.g., in Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > See all cookies and site data).
8. Do Not Track Signals
Our Site currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from your browser. However, we treat any DNT signal as a request not to be tracked, and we will only set strictly necessary cookies if we detect such a signal. We respect your privacy choices and will implement any future regulatory requirements as they arise.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers (e.g., Google) may transfer data to countries outside the UK, including the United States, where data protection laws may not provide the same level of protection as UK law. We ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, International Data Transfer Addendum, or an adequacy decision). For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. Data Retention and Security
Cookie data is retained as per the durations listed in the tables above. After expiry, the data is automatically deleted or anonymised. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. Cookie data is not combined with other personal data unless we have your explicit consent.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data via cookies, please contact us. We will delete the data immediately. Cookie consent for children under 16 must be given by a parent or guardian.
12. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a data subject under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding the personal data processed through cookies:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (including data collected through cookies).
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data, including cookie identifiers.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics or marketing purposes (including via cookies).
- Rights in Relation to Automated Decision-Making: We do not use cookies for automated decision-making that has legal effects on you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the details in Section 15. We will respond within one month (extendable to two months for complex requests). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a prominent notice on the Site (e.g., a banner) or by email if you have subscribed to our communications. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
14. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as web beacons (small transparent GIF images) to track user engagement with emails or count visits to pages. Web beacons do not store information on your device but may communicate with cookies to identify users. We also use server logs which capture IP address and browser type for security and analytics purposes. These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies where they process personal data.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@britishsolutionscer.info
Postal Address:
Data Protection Officer
britishsolutionscer.info
123 High Street
London, EC1A 1BB
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7946 0958
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you wish to file a complaint, you may also contact the ICO at:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Tel: +44 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Summary of Your Choices
- Accept All Cookies: Consents to all categories (necessary, analytics, functionality, and any future advertising cookies).
- Reject All Non-Essential Cookies: Consents only to strictly necessary cookies.
- Customise Settings: You can toggle on/off each category individually via the cookie consent banner.
- Withdraw Consent: Use the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer at any time to change your preferences.
- Browser Controls: Delete or block cookies via your browser settings as described in Section 6.
Thank you for trusting britishsolutionscer.info with your privacy. We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and respecting your choices.
This Cookie Policy was created with reference to the ICO's guidance on cookies and similar technologies (2025) and is compliant with the UK GDPR and PECR.