Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. 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.
2. How We Use Cookies
LSHR Limited uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your user experience
- Provide personalised content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
PHPSESSID | Maintains session state | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
user_preferences | Remembers your website preferences | 1 year |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Customise your preferences using the "Cookie Settings" option
4.2 Browser Settings
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 all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Font Services: For web font delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
- Some personalised features may not work
- Website performance may be affected
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: Lyndsay@lshrlimited.com
Company: LSHR Limited
Address: United Kingdom