Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1 March 2026
Last Updated: 1 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how UK Digital Accountant Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
https://www.digital-accountant.co.uk
This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to:
- Make websites function properly
- Improve user experience
- Provide analytics and usage insights
- Remember preferences
- Support marketing and advertising
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal data we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality, such as:
- Security
- Network management
- Accessibility
- Form submissions
- Cookie preference storage
These cookies do not require consent under UK law.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Error messages
We may use tools such as:
- Google Analytics
- Website hosting analytics tools
These cookies help us improve website performance and user experience.
These cookies require your consent.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Form data
- Booking selections (e.g. Calendly)
They improve user experience but are not strictly necessary.
These cookies require your consent.
2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Where applicable, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Track visits from advertising campaigns
These may be set by third-party providers.
These cookies require your explicit consent.
3. Third-party cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device, including:
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
- Booking systems (e.g. Calendly)
- Embedded services (e.g. video platforms)
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.
We do not control third-party cookies directly.
4. How we obtain consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device unless you provide consent.
You may change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on our website (if enabled).
5. Managing cookies
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict cookies
Please note:
If you disable or block certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
For more information about managing cookies, visit:
6. How long cookies are stored
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Retention periods vary depending on the cookie type and provider.
7. Data protection and International transfers
Where cookies collect or process personal data, that data is handled in accordance with:
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Our Privacy Policy
You have rights relating to your personal data, including:
- The right of access
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
8. International Data Processing
In the course of providing our services, personal data may be accessed or processed by authorised third-party service providers located outside the United Kingdom.
Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law, including legally approved transfer mechanisms and contractual protections designed to ensure that personal data receives a level of protection equivalent to that required under UK GDPR.
We restrict international data access to what is strictly necessary and implement appropriate security and confidentiality controls.
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, including where applicable:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection
- Contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations
- Access controls and data minimisation measures
We take reasonable steps to ensure that all third parties processing personal data on our behalf implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures.
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Legal changes
- Regulatory guidance
- Changes in technology
- Changes to our website functionality
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact:
UK Digital Accountant Ltd
34-38 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Email: info@digital-accountant.co.uk
Phone: 01604 289 777