Privacy & Compliance

Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use.

2. Interpretation and Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy:

  • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Cookie Policy) refers to Woolfe and Co Solicitors Ltd, 16 Titan Court, Laporte Way, Maidenhall, Luton LU4 8EF
  • Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.

3. 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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login information, and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

Essential / Necessary Cookies

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Legal Basis: Necessary – legitimate interest (website security and functionality)

Functionality & Preference Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website and to provide enhanced, more personal features. These Cookies can also be used to remember changes You have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that You can customise.

Legal Basis: Consent

Analytics / Performance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Third Parties (e.g., Google Analytics)

Purpose: These Cookies track Your usage of the Website and enable us to collect information about how the Website performs. This helps us to improve how the Website works by making sure users can find what they need easily. These Cookies may identify You personally, but we do not use them to personally identify You.

Legal Basis: Consent

Marketing & Tracking Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Third Parties (e.g., advertising networks)

Purpose: These Cookies track Your browsing habits to enable Us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to You. These cookies use information about your browsing history to group You with other Users who have similar interests.

Legal Basis: Consent

5. UK GDPR & PECR Compliance

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to:

  • Obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on Your device
  • Provide clear and comprehensive information about what cookies are used for
  • Give You the ability to withdraw consent at any time
  • Distinguish between different types of cookies and their purposes
  • Ensure cookies are not used for purposes beyond those disclosed

Your Rights Under UK Law

You have the right under UK GDPR to:

  • Be informed about how we use cookies (this policy satisfies this)
  • Access the personal data we hold about You
  • Request deletion of Your personal data
  • Object to processing of Your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
session_id Essential Maintains user session state Session
cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - distinguishes users (24hr) 24 hours

Note: This is a representative list. Actual cookies may vary.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage Your cookie preferences by:

Our Cookie Banner

Use the cookie preferences tool on our website to select which cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse or delete certain cookies. Below are links to popular browser settings:

Important Notice

If you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to access certain areas of our website, and functions such as remembering your preferences may not work.

8. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party cookies are set by services that appear on our pages. We do not control the placement of these cookies and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information about them.

Third-party cookies may include:

  • Google Analytics – For website analytics and performance tracking
  • Google Maps – For interactive map features
  • Social Media Buttons – For sharing content on social platforms
  • Video Players – For embedded video content (e.g., YouTube)

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage You to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, You can contact us:

Woolfe and Co Solicitors Ltd

16 Titan Court, Laporte Way

Maidenhall, Luton LU4 8EF

Bedfordshire, England

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01582 380938

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and UK data protection laws, please visit:

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

Our team is here to help you understand how we use cookies and protect your privacy. Get in touch if you have any questions.