Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ashlings Legal Ltd ("Ashlings Legal", "we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

Ashlings Legal is committed to complying with:

• •The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
• •The Data Protection Act 2018;
• •The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR);
• •SRA requirements relating to confidentiality, security and transparency.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience and provide information about how visitors interact with a website.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies which expire when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies placed directly by Ashlings Legal.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies placed by external service providers such as analytics providers, video platforms or social media networks.

We use cookies to:

• •Ensure our website functions correctly;
• •Improve website security;
• •Remember your preferences;
• •Understand how visitors use our website;
• •Improve website performance and user experience;
• •Monitor website traffic and usage patterns;
• •Support compliance and risk management processes where appropriate.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our consent mechanism. Examples may include:

• •Security cookies;
• •Session management cookies;
• •Cookie preference settings;
• •Website functionality cookies.

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve functionality and user experience. The information collected is generally aggregated and anonymised. Examples may include:

• •Google Analytics
• •Microsoft Clarity
• •Website traffic analysis tools

Typical information collected may include: pages visited; time spent on pages; navigation paths; device and browser information; general geographical location; website performance metrics. These cookies will only be used where you have provided your consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality. Examples include:

• •Language preferences;
• •Form completion preferences;
• •User interface settings.

Where applicable, these cookies will only be activated following your consent.

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

If implemented in the future, these cookies may help us understand the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and social media interactions. Examples may include:

• •LinkedIn tracking technologies;
• •Social sharing integrations;
• •Marketing performance analytics.

These cookies will only be used where legally permitted and where you have provided appropriate consent.

Our website may utilise third-party services which place cookies on your device. These providers may include:

• •Google Analytics;
• •Microsoft services;
• •LinkedIn;
• •Website hosting providers;
• •Customer relationship management systems;
• •Other approved technology providers.

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies which govern its use of personal information. We encourage you to review those policies directly.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your preferences. You may choose to:

• •Accept all cookies;
• •Reject non-essential cookies;
• •Customise your cookie preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential to website operation. All non-essential cookies will only be deployed after valid consent has been provided in accordance with UK law.

You can control or delete cookies at any time. Most web browsers allow you to:

• •View stored cookies;
• •Delete cookies;
• •Block cookies entirely;
• •Restrict certain categories of cookies;
• •Configure browser privacy settings.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

Different cookies remain active for different periods.

Session Cookies

These are removed automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire, you delete them manually, or you withdraw consent where applicable.

Retention periods are determined by the purpose of the cookie and the configuration of the relevant service provider.

As a regulated law firm, Ashlings Legal takes website security seriously. Any technologies used on our website are selected with regard to:

• •Data protection obligations;
• •Client confidentiality requirements;
• •Information security standards;
• •SRA regulatory obligations;
• •Cybersecurity best practice.

We seek to use only reputable providers that maintain appropriate security standards and safeguards.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• •Changes in legislation;
• •Regulatory developments;
• •Website functionality updates;
• •New technology implementations.

Any updates will be published on this page and the revision date updated accordingly.

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Ashlings Legal Ltd

info@ashlingslegal.com

Ashlings Legal LTD, Office 220, Spaces, 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY

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