Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9 June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Balcombe Bureau ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.balcombebureau.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help us to remember your preferences and enhance your user experience.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

Essential cookies – These are required for the operation of our website (e.g., to enable you to log in or use forms).

Performance and analytics cookies – These allow us to collect information about how visitors use our site, helping us improve performance and content.

Functionality cookies – These are used to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).

Third-party cookies – We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies for analytics or to deliver content from external services like video embeds.

3. What types of cookies do we use?

Type

Purpose

Strictly Necessary

Enables core functionality such as page navigation and access control.

Performance/Analytics

Helps us understand how visitors interact with the site.

Functional

Remembers your preferences.

Third-party/Embedded

May be set by services like YouTube, Google Analytics, etc.

We may use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to collect usage data. You can read more about their privacy practices here.

4. How can you control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:

Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the banner or clearing your cookies.

5. How often do we update this policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for legal and operational reasons. Please revisit this page regularly.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

Balcombe Bureau
Email: info@balcombebureau.co.uk