Cookie Policy

LIGHTHOUSE ADVISORY PARTNERS LIMITED
(“we”, “our”, “us”)

Website Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Site”) to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and analyze performance.

Please read this policy carefully, as it explains our use of cookies, including how we obtain your consent and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy at www.lighthouse-advisory.co.uk/privacy, which details how we process any personal data collected via cookies.

2. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our use of cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer, via email at info@lighthouse-advisory.co.uk.

3. What Are Cookies

A cookie is a small text file containing letters and numbers that is stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit the Site. Cookies are sent back to the Site on subsequent visits, allowing it to remember information such as preferences or usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

4. Personal Information Collected Via Cookies

Cookies may collect personal information about you, such as:

      • IP address;
      • Approximate location (derived from IP);
      • Pages visited;
      • Device type, browser, and operating system;
      • Interaction data (e.g., time spent on pages).

5. Consent for Cookies

We require your consent for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (necessary for the Site’s basic functionality, such as navigation or security) may be used without consent. For example:

  • To remember your login status or personalized settings.

For non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics), we obtain consent via a prominent cookie banner on your first visit to the Site. You must actively accept or reject cookies via checkboxes or preference settings to proceed.

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

  • Revisiting the cookie banner (accessible via a link in the Site footer);
  • Adjusting your browser settings (see Section 8 below).

If you do not consent or withdraw consent, non-essential features (e.g., personalized content) may be limited.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on the Site. By consenting to cookies, you also consent to these third-party cookies. These may collect data such as location, language preferences, pages visited, IP address, and device information to provide analytics or improve services.

Key third parties include:

Google (for Google Analytics).

To manage third-party cookie preferences or view their retention periods and privacy policies:

Google Analytics: Visit policies.google.com/privacy or use Google’s opt-out tool at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their policies directly.

7. Cookies Used on This Website

    1. We categorise and list cookies as follows:

    Essential Cookies (First-Party):

    • Name: session_id (Owner: Us; Purpose: Maintains user session for Site functionality; Duration: Session).

    Analytics Cookies (Third-Party):

    • Name: _ga (Owner: Google Analytics; Purpose: Distinguishes users and tracks site usage anonymously; Duration: 2 years).
    • Name: _gid (Owner: Google Analytics; Purpose: Distinguishes users for daily tracking; Duration: 24 hours).
    • Name: _gat (Owner: Google Analytics; Purpose: Throttles request rate to limit data collection; Duration: 1 minute).

    These analytics cookies help us understand Site performance (e.g., visitor numbers, popular pages) and improve content. Data is anonymized where possible (e.g., IP anonymization in Google Analytics). No marketing or advertising cookies are used.

8. How to Manage or Turn Off Cookies

        1. You can control cookies via:
        • Our cookie banner or preference center.
        • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies (e.g., in Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data; in Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data).

        However, blocking cookies may impair Site functionality. For more guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

        This policy is up to date as of: 15th July 2025.

        We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, and we will notify you via the Site if significant.