Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4th March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how benjamessmith.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
Cookies can be set by:
First-party cookies – set by our website
Third-party cookies – set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and security features.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (consent not required).
Examples may include:
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies
Consent preference cookies
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited and how users interact with content. This allows us to improve our website and user experience.
Legal basis: Consent
Examples may include:
Google Analytics (or similar analytics provider)
Page visit tracking
Traffic source tracking
Information collected may include:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type
Device type
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months.
2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to:
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Understand user interests
Deliver relevant marketing content
Track conversions
Legal basis: Consent
These cookies may be set by third-party marketing or advertising platforms.
They may track:
Pages visited
Interaction with advertisements
Referral sources
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers, such as:
Website analytics providers
Advertising/marketing platforms
Hosting providers
These third parties may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK data protection law.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties for further information.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences
Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only set after you provide consent.
You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
5. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser help pages:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: hello@benjamessmith.co.uk
Website: benjamessmith.co.uk