Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
TrustedPractice uses cookies to improve your experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized features. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and security threats
- Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Language cookies: Remember your language choice
- UI state cookies: Remember collapsed/expanded sections
Legal basis: These cookies are based on your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate
- Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and page load times
- User behavior: Understand which features are most popular
Legal basis: These cookies are based on your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity to deliver relevant advertising:
- Retargeting pixels: Show relevant ads on other websites
- Conversion tracking: Measure effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing and track engagement
Legal basis: These cookies are based on your explicit consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
- Tracks website usage and performance
- Provides aggregated statistics
- IP addresses are anonymized
- Data retention: 26 months
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Stripe
- Processes payments securely
- Fraud detection and prevention
- PCI DSS compliant
Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy
5. Cookie Duration
5.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically last:
- Authentication: 30 days (or until logout)
- Preferences: 1 year
- Analytics: 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Note: Blocking necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.
6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Browser add-on
- Network Advertising: NAI Opt-Out
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect Do Not Track browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we will not set non-essential cookies and will disable third-party tracking.
8. Mobile Devices
Mobile apps may use device identifiers similar to cookies:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email.
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of data collected via cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
11. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | Necessary | Maintains user session | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Necessary | Security (CSRF protection) | 2 hours |
| remember_web | Functional | "Remember me" functionality | 5 years |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@trustedpractice.co.uk
- Contact Form: https://siteseedling.com/get-in-touch
13. Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: