Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This cookie policy explains how Compliance Counsel Limited (trading as Regulatory Counsel) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at regulatorycounsel.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to provide information to the site owner, and to enhance the user experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that appear on the website ("third-party cookies").
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies. They do not collect any personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session during a visit | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve website performance. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to include your visit in our statistics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (for example, your preferred contact form fields). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking cookies. We do not sell or share your data with advertising networks. Our use of cookies is limited to the categories described above.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience and some parts of the website may no longer be fully accessible.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Device settings: Your mobile device may allow you to control cookies through its system settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. The third-party services we use include Google Analytics for website usage analysis.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Compliance Counsel Limited
2 Frederick Street, London WC1X 0ND
Email: info@regulatorycounsel.co.uk