Effective Date: 1st February 2025
Last Updated: 1st February 2025
At Trafford Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better user experience, analyse website traffic, and enhance the security and functionality of our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their usage.
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 store information about your browsing activities and preferences and help websites recognize you when you return.
Cookies may be classified as:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external domains, such as advertisers or analytics providers.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Type of Cookie | Purpose | Examples |
---|---|---|
Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function properly (e.g., page navigation, security). | Session cookies, login/authentication |
Performance/Analytics | Collect information about how users interact with our website (e.g., pages visited). | Google Analytics, traffic monitoring tools |
Functional | Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering preferences and settings. | Language preferences, region settings |
Targeting/Advertising | Used to deliver personalized ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | Google Ads, Facebook Pixel |
Social Media | Allow users to share content through social media platforms. | Facebook, Twitter widgets |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the website.
- Improve your user experience by remembering preferences.
- Monitor and analyse website traffic and performance.
- Provide relevant marketing and advertisements.
- Prevent security threats and malicious activities.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for purposes such as advertising, social media integration, and performance tracking. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis and user behaviour tracking.
- Google Ads: For targeted advertising.
- Facebook Pixel: For ad optimization and tracking conversions.
For details on how third parties use your data, please review their privacy policies.
5. Your Cookie Preferences
Managing Cookies through Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block new cookies from being placed.
- Set preferences for specific websites.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Managing Cookies through Consent Banners
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can adjust your preferences through the settings option in the banner or return to it anytime by clicking the cookie settings link on our website.
6. Cookies We Use
Here’s a list of cookies used on our site:
Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Necessary | Stores user session data – Required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data. | Strictly necessary | Persistent |
Functional | Tracks user interaction data – Help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features. | Functional and interaction | Per session |
Analytics | Understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. | Persistent | |
Performance | Understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. | Performance | Persistent |
Advertisement |
Provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns. |
Advertising | Persistent |
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@traffordlaw.co.uk
- Phone: 01213 696969
- Address: 35 Lansdowne Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NF