Cookie Policy
Learn how Paul Dyde Consultancy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your website experience.
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that contain information about your browsing activity. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your user experience. Most cookies are not personally identifiable and are deleted when you close your browser.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the website's functionality.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data about page visits, time spent on pages, and any errors encountered. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience on future visits.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to display targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (used only with your consent).
3. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period (ranging from days to years) and help us recognize you on future visits.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. These providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their cookie practices. Third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies (except essential cookies which are necessary for website functionality). You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Our website's cookie consent banner (typically displayed on first visit)
- Your browser settings (most browsers have cookie management options)
- Your device preferences
Note: Disabling non-essential cookies may affect some website features and personalization.
6. Browser Control
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:
- Accept all cookies - Allow all cookies without restriction
- Accept non-essential cookies - Allow only necessary site functionality cookies
- Reject all cookies - Block all non-essential cookies
- Delete cookies - Remove previously stored cookies from your device
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out:
Paul Dyde Consultancy
Enquiries: pd@pauldyde.co.uk
Phone: 01384 326 578
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom