Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why, and how to manage your preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you've accepted our cookie policy — making your next visit easier and the site more useful.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
3. Cookie Categories
Category 1 — Strictly Necessary Always Active
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. They cannot be disabled because the site would not work without them. No consent is required under PECR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bacs_cc | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Category 2 — Performance & Analytics Optional
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most, and whether users receive error messages. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information solely to improve how the website works.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users anonymously | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24 hours | 24 hours |
Category 3 — Functional Optional
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make — such as your language preference, region, or text size — to provide a more personalised experience. Disabling these may affect how the site behaves on future visits.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| bacs_prefs | Remembers user interface preferences | 6 months |
Category 4 — Targeting & Advertising Optional
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and serve you relevant advertisements. They are provided by third-party advertising partners and are subject to those partners' own privacy policies. We currently do not run advertising campaigns, but this infrastructure is in place for future use.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel — tracks ad conversions | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — measures ad effectiveness | 3 months |
4. Managing & Withdrawing Consent
You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can:
- Use our Preference Centre — click "Customise" on the cookie banner or the Cookie Settings link in our footer to manage each category individually
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note: blocking all cookies may affect website functionality
- Third-party opt-outs — for Google Analytics, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (opens in a new tab)
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies and you should refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy for more information. Third parties we may use include Google Analytics and Google Ads.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as required by law. The "Last Updated" date above will reflect any revisions. We recommend checking this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@bacs-uk.com.