{"id":1341,"date":"2025-05-27T14:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.alangrantassociates.com\/index.php\/contact-copy-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:13:28","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alangrantassociates.com\/index.php\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9591f6a\" data-block-id=\"9591f6a\"><style>.stk-9591f6a .stk--block-align-9591f6a{align-items:center !important;}.stk-9591f6a {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-9591f6a-column{--stk-column-gap:50px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-9591f6a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9591f6a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8454e11\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8454e11\"><style>.stk-8454e11-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8454e11-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8454e11-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-we-are\"><strong>Cookie Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last updated: 30 May 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Cookie Policy explains how <strong><em>Alan Grant Associates<\/em><\/strong> uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website <strong><em>www.alangrantassociates.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-cookies\">What Are Cookies ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-cookies-we-use\">Types of Cookies We Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use the following types of cookies on our website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strictly-necessary-cookies\"><strong>Strictly Necessary Cookies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are essential for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable basic functionality like page navigation and secure access to areas of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Session cookies that remember your login or form entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"analytical-performance-cookies\"><strong>Analytical\/Performance Cookies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They collect anonymous information such as page views and bounce rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Google Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"functionality-cookies\"><strong>Functionality Cookies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These remember your preferences and choices (such as region or language) to provide a more personalised experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Remembering previously submitted enquiry details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marketing-third-party-cookies\"><strong>Marketing\/Third-party Cookies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use third-party services (like Google Maps or social media plugins) that set cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Embedded content from YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-cookies-that-may-be-used\">Examples of Cookies that may be Used<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cookie Name<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Expiry<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>_ga<\/td><td>Google Analytics \u2013 tracks usage of website<\/td><td>Performance<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>_gid<\/td><td>Google Analytics \u2013 tracks page views<\/td><td>Performance<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PHPSESSID<\/td><td>Maintains user session on the website<\/td><td>Necessary<\/td><td>End of session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cookie_notice_accepted<\/td><td>Stores user&#8217;s cookie consent choice<\/td><td>Necessary<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This list is illustrative. The actual cookies used may vary depending on your website setup and third-party integrations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"managing-cookies\">Managing Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clicking the &#8220;Cookie Settings&#8221; link in the website footer (if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusting settings in your web browser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Browser controls:<\/strong><br>You can block cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647?hl=en-GB&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Google Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/enable-and-disable-cookies\">Mozilla <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/third-party-cookies-firefox-tracking-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/HT201265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"third-party-cookies\">Third-party Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not control third-party cookies. 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