Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have. It applies to this website: https://www.uklda.com/.
UK compliance: We follow UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) and the UK rules on cookies and similar technologies (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations – “PECR”). Where required, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how people use the site.
We also use similar technologies (for example, pixels or local storage) which work in a similar way. In this policy we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2. Types of cookies we use
Cookies generally fall into these categories:
- Strictly Necessary Required for the website to work (e.g. security, load balancing, basic functionality).
- Preferences Remember choices you make (e.g. display preferences) — where used.
- Analytics Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Marketing Used to show relevant advertising or measure campaigns (e.g. Meta/Facebook pixels) — where used.
3. How we use cookies
- To make the website work properly and securely.
- To understand usage of the website and improve content and performance.
- To measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns (where enabled).
- To remember settings and preferences (where enabled).
4. Cookie list (what we set)
The exact cookies used can change depending on features you enable (for example, analytics or embedded media). Below is a typical list. If you are not using a specific service, you can remove the relevant rows.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Type | Typical expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__ga, __ga_* |
Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and measure site usage. | Analytics (consent required) | Up to 2 years | Google (Google Analytics) |
_fbp (example) |
Used by Meta to deliver and measure advertisements (only if enabled). | Marketing (consent required) | Up to 3 months | Meta / Facebook |
| Local storage / site settings (example) | Remembers a preference (only if implemented). | Preferences (may require consent depending on use) | Varies | UKLDA Ltd |
5. Third-party content (YouTube, embeds, social)
Some pages may include embedded content (for example YouTube videos). These providers may set cookies and/or collect information about your interaction with the embedded content. We recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy and cookies information for those services.
6. Managing cookies (your choices)
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie consent tool (if enabled): If we provide a cookie banner/preferences tool, you can use it to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. You can usually find these settings in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser.
- Device settings: Your mobile device may provide controls over cookies and tracking.
Please note: blocking some cookies (especially strictly necessary cookies) may impact how the website functions.
7. Legal basis
Under UK cookie rules (PECR), we will only set non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing cookies) with your consent. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, or wish to update your preferences, please contact us at: privacy@uklda.com.