1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
We use a small number of cookies on this website. The table below sets out details of each:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session | |
| _csrf | Security cookie that helps prevent cross-site request forgery | Session | |
| _ga | Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site (anonymous data) | 2 years | |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users and sessions | 2 years | |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting how the site operates. No consent is required for these cookies under UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).
4. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — for example, which pages are most visited and how long people spend on the site. This data is anonymous and aggregated; it does not identify you personally. We use this information solely to improve our website.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at enquiries@apexdebtcollection.co.uk