This Cookie Policy explains how Glitter Mount Accounting Services ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website glitter-mount.com ("the Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
First-party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
Third-party Cookies: Set by external services used on the website
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
Remembering your cookie preferences
Maintaining your session when navigating between pages
Ensuring website security and fraud prevention
Enabling basic website functionality
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and personalisation:
Remembering your preferences and settings
Storing information you've entered in forms
Providing enhanced features and content
Improving website usability
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:
Tracking page visits and user behaviour
Understanding which content is most popular
Measuring website performance
Identifying areas for improvement
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us provide relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
Tracking your interests and behaviour
Delivering targeted advertisements
Measuring advertising campaign performance
Preventing duplicate ad displays
4. Cookie Categories and Duration
Cookie Name
Purpose
Category
Duration
glitter_session
Maintains user session
Essential
Session
cookie_consent
Stores cookie preferences
Essential
1 year
csrf_token
Security protection
Essential
Session
user_preferences
Website personalisation
Functional
6 months
_ga
Google Analytics tracking
Analytics
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics tracking
Analytics
24 hours
_fbp
Facebook Pixel tracking
Marketing
3 months
linkedin_insight
LinkedIn analytics
Marketing
2 years
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include services from third parties that set their own cookies:
We may use services from advertising partners who set cookies to:
Measure ad performance
Deliver targeted advertising
Prevent fraud
Improve ad relevance
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Accept only necessary cookies
Customise your preferences
Learn more about our cookie usage
6.2 Updating Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
Using the cookie settings option in your browser
Contacting us directly
Current Cookie Preferences
7. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
7.1 Chrome
Click the menu button (three dots)
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security"
Select "Cookies and other site data"
7.2 Firefox
Click the menu button (three lines)
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy & Security"
Navigate to "Cookies and Site Data"
7.3 Safari
Click "Safari" in the menu bar
Select "Preferences"
Click the "Privacy" tab
Adjust cookie settings
7.4 Edge
Click the menu button (three dots)
Select "Settings"
Click "Cookies and site permissions"
Select "Cookies and site data"
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:
8.1 Essential Cookies
Cannot be disabled as they're necessary for basic website operation.
8.2 Functional Cookies
Disabling may result in:
Loss of personalised features
Need to re-enter information
Reduced website functionality
8.3 Analytics Cookies
Disabling may prevent us from:
Understanding website usage
Improving user experience
Identifying technical issues
8.4 Marketing Cookies
Disabling may result in:
Less relevant advertisements
Repetitive ad displays
Reduced marketing effectiveness
9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on:
Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
Functional cookies: Your consent
Analytics cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in website improvement
Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
10. Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:
Right to withdraw consent
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to data portability
Right to object
11. International Transfers
Some cookies may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards including:
Adequacy decisions
Standard contractual clauses
Binding corporate rules
Certification schemes
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. Parents should monitor their children's internet usage.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in our cookie usage
Legal or regulatory requirements
Technological developments
Best practice updates
We'll notify you of significant changes through:
Website banner notifications
Email communications (where applicable)
Updated policy posting
14. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:
Glitter Mount Accounting Services
42 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0TL
United Kingdom