Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others help us understand how visitors use the site, or allow us to show you relevant advertising.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent. For all other cookies, we ask for your consent before placing them.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting this website.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask again | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We only place these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for traffic analysis | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
Marketing cookies
These cookies are set by Google Ads and are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show relevant ads. We only place these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and ad measurement | 90 days |
_gads | Google Ads | Ad personalisation and frequency capping | 13 months |
Managing your cookie preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below:
You can also control and manage cookies in other ways:
- Our cookie banner — when you first visit the site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can reset your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
- Browser settings— most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out — you can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties (such as Google). We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. Where consent is required, we seek it on behalf of these third parties before their cookies are placed.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
More information
For more information about how we use your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at enquiries@searchmaven.co.uk.