Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

How We Use Cookies

Premier Legal UK uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and giving you control over your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Essential Cookies We Use:

  • cookieConsent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • sessionId: Maintains your session while browsing
  • formData: Temporarily stores form information

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and if visitors get error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Performance Cookies We Use:

  • _ga: Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors
  • _gid: Google Analytics - tracks session information
  • _gat: Google Analytics - throttles request rate

Note: These cookies require your consent and can be disabled in your cookie preferences.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Functional Cookies We Use:

  • userPreferences: Stores your website preferences
  • language: Remembers your language selection
  • accessibility: Stores accessibility settings

Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If we decide to implement them in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.

  • Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics
  • Purpose: Website performance analysis and improvement
  • Retention: 26 months
  • Control: You can opt-out using Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Cookie Retention Periods:

  • Essential cookies: Session or up to 1 year
  • Performance cookies: Up to 2 years
  • Functional cookies: Up to 1 year

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Learn more about our cookie usage

Browser Settings

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

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • 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 > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt-out directly:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • We cannot provide personalized content
  • Website performance analysis will be limited

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data processing:

  • Right to be informed about cookie usage
  • Right to consent to non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to access information about cookies we use

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below: