Cookie Policy
Website: www.phillipsandcotelford.co.uk
Effective Date: 17/6/2026
Last Updated: 17/6/2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Phillips & Co Telford (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-Party Cookies – set by our website.
Third-Party Cookies – set by external services used on our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:
Page navigation
Security features
Form submissions
Cookie preference management
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources
Website performance metrics
Examples may include:
Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
Other website analytics tools
These cookies are only used with your consent where required by law.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
Language preferences
Form information
User settings
They help provide a more personalised experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
If used, these cookies track browsing activity to help deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples may include:
Google Ads
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
LinkedIn Insight Tag
These cookies will only be placed with your consent.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. These providers may collect information directly from your browser in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Examples may include:
Google Analytics
Google Maps
YouTube
Social media integrations
Customer contact or enquiry forms
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
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
You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool (if available).
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Useful guidance can be found at:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Legal Basis
Where required under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our website.