1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. We use cookies in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential | Keeps you signed in during your session | Session |
| better_auth.session_token | Essential | Authenticates your account securely | 30 days |
| draft_state | Essential | Preserves your in-progress application across page loads | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — measures how visitors use the site | 2 years |
| ref_code | Marketing | Tracks referral source from solicitor partner links | 30 days |
3. Cookie categories
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in or filling in a form. You can set your browser to block them, but parts of the site will not work as a result.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We only set analytics cookies with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing our cookie preference.
Marketing cookies
These cookies track referral sources and are used to attribute visits from our solicitor partner programme. They are set only with your consent.
4. Third-party cookies
We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC). Google may transfer data to servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information see Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Managing your preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner — shown on your first visit; click “Manage preferences” to change your choices.
- Browser settings — all major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Check the “last updated” date at the top of this page for the most recent revision.
7. Contact us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at abridglegal@gmail.com