Cookies Policy

Information about our use of cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve how our website works.

UK law (including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)) requires websites to obtain consent for the use of non-essential cookies. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

For information on how we collect, use and protect personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or device. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device and allow websites to recognise users, remember preferences, and analyse usage.

Unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, our website may place cookies on your device when you visit it.

Key concepts

First-party cookies

These are cookies set by the website you are visiting.

Third-party cookies

These are cookies set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, for example analytics or advertising services.

Persistent cookies

These remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. They are activated each time you revisit the website that set them.

Session cookies

These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser.

What cookies do we use and why?

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytical / performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as page visits, traffic sources and navigation patterns. This allows us to improve website performance and user experience.

Functionality cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Targeting cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. This information may be used to make our website and any advertising more relevant to your interests.

Examples of cookies we may use

Cookie Name Purpose Category
CONSENT Stores cookie consent preferences Strictly necessary
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users Analytical
_gid Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users Analytical
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate Analytical
wp-settings-* WordPress admin preferences (admins only) Strictly necessary
wp-settings-time-* WordPress admin session data (admins only) Strictly necessary
_lfuuid Used by Lead Forensics to analyse visitor behaviour (anonymised until a form is submitted) Analytical

Please note that third parties (such as analytics providers or advertising platforms) may also use cookies over which we have no control. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

Your consent

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. By continuing to use our website after setting your preferences, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

Can I withdraw my consent?

Yes. You can withdraw your consent by deleting cookies via your browser settings or by updating your cookie preferences (where available).

For more information about managing cookies, visit: www.aboutcookies.org

How to block or delete cookies

You can block cookies by adjusting the settings in your internet browser. Please note that blocking all cookies (including essential cookies) may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored
  • Delete all or selected cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies

Browser help pages:

Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control those third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookies or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the cookies and privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

MMSA Accountants
Company Registration Number: 17449788
Registered Office: 367 Katherine Road, London, England, E7 8LT
Email: info@mmsa-accountants.com