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
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
4. How Do We Use Cookies
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function properly and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience while improving the speed of your future interactions with our website.
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Cookies Used on This Website
Necessary Cookies
Cookie
Duration
Description
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Session
WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user's browser can display emojis properly.
cookieyes-*
1 year
CookieYes sets this cookie for consent solution management.
Analytics Cookies
Cookie
Duration
Description
'_ga_*
1 Year, 1 Month, 4 Days
Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
_ga
1 Year, 1 Month, 4 Days
Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors.
9. How to Manage or Turn Off Cookies
You can modify your cookie settings anytime by clicking the ‘Consent Preferences’ button above. This will allow you to revisit the cookie consent banner and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
Additionally, different browsers offer various methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies in major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using a different web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.