Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
TaxAdvise UK uses a limited number of cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to understand how visitors use our content. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across other websites, or profiling.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences or submitting a form.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice so we do not ask again | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymisation enabled. These cookies are only set if you consent to analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors to produce aggregate site statistics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state | 2 years |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline analytics cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised data about pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at our website. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy protections:
- IP anonymisation is enabled
- Data sharing with Google is disabled
- Advertising features are disabled
- Data retention is set to 14 months
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@taxadvise.uk. For more details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.