Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on this website
Last updated: January 2025 (Version 1.0.0)
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust which cookies we use at any time. Your preferences are saved to your browser and apply across all pages on this website.
About This Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website, and the choices available to you regarding their use. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we employ.
This policy should be read alongside our Policies & Governance page, which provides information about how we operate and handle data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve efficiency, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by other organisations whose services appear on the page, such as analytics providers).
Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on this website for the following purposes:
- •Essential operation: To make the website function correctly, including remembering your cookie preferences and ensuring security
- •Understanding usage: To collect anonymised information about how visitors use this website, helping us improve our services
- •Relevant content: To deliver information that may be relevant to your interests, where you have given consent
- •Remembering preferences: To remember settings such as your preferred display mode
Your Consent
When you first visit this website, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. This complies with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
You may choose to:
- •Accept all cookies
- •Reject all non-essential cookies
- •Customise your preferences for each category
Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are essential for the website to operate. These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes or track your browsing activity across other websites.
Cookie Categories
Below you will find details about each category of cookies we use, including the specific cookies, their purposes, and how long they remain on your device.
Strictly NecessaryAlways active
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and accessibility. The website cannot function without these cookies, and they do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| beacon_consent | Stores your cookie preferences securely | 6 months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management and security protection | 30 minutes |
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and your experience. No personally identifiable information is collected.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors anonymously | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
Marketing
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that may be relevant to you based on your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. You can opt out at any time.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel - identifies browsers for ad delivery measurement | 3 months |
| fr | Meta - delivers and measures advertising effectiveness | 3 months |
Functional
These cookies remember choices you make, such as display preferences or accessibility settings, to provide enhanced and personalised features that improve your experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your preferred display mode (light/dark) | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Using Our Cookie Settings
The simplest way to manage cookies on this website is to use our cookie settings panel. You can access this by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page, or by using the button at the top of this page.
From this panel, you can enable or disable each category of non-essential cookies. Your preferences are saved and applied immediately.
Using Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu.
For guidance on managing cookies in specific browsers:
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain categories of cookies:
- •Analytics cookies: We will be unable to understand how visitors use this website, which limits our ability to improve your experience
- •Marketing cookies: Any information you see may be less relevant to your interests
- •Functional cookies: Certain preferences may not be remembered between visits
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function correctly without them.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website are placed by third-party services. We use these services to understand website usage and reach people who may benefit from our services.
The third parties we may work with include:
- •Google Analytics: For anonymous website usage statistics (with IP anonymization enabled)
- •Meta (Facebook): For reaching people who may benefit from supported accommodation
- •Cloudflare: For security and performance optimisation
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date and version number. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will ask for your consent again.
Questions
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us or email hello@beaconpathways.co.uk.
Update Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Beacon Pathways Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Suite 2a, 6th Floor Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Road, Birmingham, England, B16 8QG.