What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners. Cookies can store user preferences, login information, and other data to enhance your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
BrightPath uses cookies to:
- Enable website functionality and navigation
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Remember your cookie consent choices
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Duration: Session or persistent
Can be disabled: No - these are required for the website to work
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session management
- Security functions
Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
Duration: Persistent (typically up to 1 year)
Can be disabled: Yes, but this may affect website functionality
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Form data retention
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent, and navigation patterns.
Duration: Persistent (typically up to 2 years)
Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
- Google Analytics or similar services
- Page view tracking
- User journey analysis
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant content and advertising. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.
Duration: Persistent (typically up to 1 year)
Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
- Advertising network cookies
- Retargeting pixels
- Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookie types for full functionality
- Essential Only: Only allow necessary cookies required for the website to function
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For information on managing cookies in specific browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where they came from, and the pages they visited.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Consent Mode v2
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how analytics and advertising cookies behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations while still providing useful insights when consent is given.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
BrightPath
10 Mill Road
Cardiff CF10 1FN
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 29 2167 84 33