Cookie Policy
What cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them.
Template notice: This cookie policy is a template and must be reviewed and completed by a qualified professional before it goes live. The specific cookies listed below are illustrative examples only — you must run an accurate cookie audit of the live website and update the table to reflect the cookies actually set, and complete any bracketed placeholders such as [email].
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Finance Partners ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and, where cookies process personal data, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) 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's owners. Similar technologies — such as pixels, tags and local storage — perform comparable functions, and references to "cookies" in this policy include these technologies.
Cookies may be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They may be set by us ("first-party" cookies) or by third parties ("third-party" cookies).
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly and securely;
- Remember your preferences, including your cookie choices;
- Understand how visitors find and use our website so we can improve it;
- Protect our forms from spam and automated abuse.
Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, but all other cookies (such as analytics and functional cookies) are only set where you have given your consent via our cookie consent banner.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, submitting a form, or navigating the site. Without them, parts of the website will not work. These do not require consent under PECR.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies, such as those set by Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most and whether visitors encounter errors. This helps us measure and improve performance. The information is aggregated and, where possible, used in a way that does not directly identify you. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering choices you make. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work correctly.
reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our enquiry and contact forms from spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA may set cookies and collect hardware and software information to assess whether a visitor is human. Its use is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
4. Cookies we set
The table below lists examples of the cookies that may be used on our website. This list is illustrative and must be verified against an accurate audit of the live site.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences (strictly necessary). | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users to measure site usage. | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics (GA4) — persists session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users over a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA — spam and abuse protection on our forms. | 6 months |
5. Managing and disabling cookies
You can control and manage cookies in two main ways:
- Our consent banner — when you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the banner as they are required for the site to function.
- Your browser settings — most browsers let you view, delete and block cookies. You can usually find these controls in your browser's "Settings", "Privacy" or "Security" menu. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how our website works.
For more information on managing cookies in popular browsers, and general guidance on cookies, you may find aboutcookies.org and the ICO's guidance on cookies helpful.
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as Google (for analytics and reCAPTCHA). We do not control the setting of these cookies, so please check the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. Where these cookies process personal data, that processing is governed by the third party's own privacy policy.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@thefinancepartners.co.uk.