Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences and actions over a period of time.
2. How We Use Cookies
Haley Solicitors uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and whether you receive error messages. They help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to improve performance.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized experience.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. We only use these with your explicit consent.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for maintaining your session while browsing.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a specified period to remember your preferences and login information.
Analytics Cookies
Such as Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services such as YouTube, Google Maps, and social media platforms. These services may use their own cookies to track your activity. We do not control these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to check their privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control which cookies are placed on your device. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. To manage or delete cookies on your device, you can:
- Use your browser's cookie management settings
- Clear your browsing history and cached cookies
- Use privacy browsing or "Incognito" mode
- Opt out of specific analytics tracking (Google Analytics)
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
6. Consent and Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By accepting our cookie policy or continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are retained on your device for varying periods depending on their type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 2 years unless you delete them
- Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 26 months
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used and why
- Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request information about cookies stored on your device
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website means you accept these changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Haley Solicitors
Email: info@ukmigrationsolicitors.co.uk
Phone: 0121 271 0499 (Birmingham)
Phone: 01274 952201 (Bradford)
Phone: 0114 331 0800 (Sheffield)
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: