Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

The Solicitor Directory uses cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and remembering your preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your search preferences and recent searches.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We use this information to improve our services and user experience. All data is anonymised.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We only use these with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage statistics
• Stripe: Payment processing (for premium subscriptions)
• Google Sign-In: Social login functionality

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customise your preferences for each cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and you may not be able to use all features.

4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Cookies

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store user preferences that don't need to be sent to our servers. This data persists until you clear your browser data.

5.2 Pixels and Web Beacons

We may use invisible pixels in emails and on our website to track engagement and measure the effectiveness of our communications.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@thesolicitordirectory.co.uk
• Address: The Solicitor Directory, London, United Kingdom