Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Claritax Accountants ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies on our website at claritax.uk, and how you can manage them.

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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, personal data that we store about you may be linked to information stored in or obtained from cookies.

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security and form submissions. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember your preferences (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Marketing cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

3. Specific cookies we use

Cookie name Type Duration Purpose
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics — distinguishes users
_ga_* Analytics 2 years Google Analytics — maintains session state
cookie_consent Necessary 1 year Records your cookie consent preferences

4. How to manage cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. Refer to your browser's help menu for instructions.
  • Third-party opt-outs: For Google Analytics specifically, you can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and the services we provide through it.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will update the date at the top of the page when we make changes.

6. Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@claritax.uk
  • Phone: 0161 531 1656

For more information about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org.